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... and trade names may be used in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Precision are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction in trademarks... property damage, personal injury, or death. disclaims any proprietary interest in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Before You Begin Using Cards Media Bay Devices Hard Drive Hinge Cover Keyboard Memory Display Assembly Internal Card With Bluetooth®...
... and trade names may be used in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Precision are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction in trademarks... property damage, personal injury, or death. disclaims any proprietary interest in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Before You Begin Using Cards Media Bay Devices Hard Drive Hinge Cover Keyboard Memory Display Assembly Internal Card With Bluetooth®...
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...off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off your computer. l You have performed the steps in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Do not touch the components or contacts on the back of the computer. Shut down . The ...system shutdown process is not a bootable device. This section provides procedures for about 4 seconds 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 own personal safety. In ®...
...off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off your computer. l You have performed the steps in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Do not touch the components or contacts on the back of the computer. Shut down . The ...system shutdown process is not a bootable device. This section provides procedures for about 4 seconds 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 own personal safety. In ®...
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... appears. 7. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1. Click Download Now to boot and updates the new BIOS. 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 installed properly. If you use a BIOS... appears. 6. The file icon appears on the screen. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your computer at support.dell.com. 4.
... appears. 7. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1. Click Download Now to boot and updates the new BIOS. 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 installed properly. If you use a BIOS... appears. 6. The file icon appears on the screen. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your computer at support.dell.com. 4.
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... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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 Your Computer). Remove the card...
... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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 Your Computer). Remove the card...
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... safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to disconnect the PC Card reader connector from the system board. Back to Contents Page PC Card Reader Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you remove it. Remove the palm rest (see Hinge Cover). 4. Remove any of the computer. 1. Remove the keyboard (see Media Bay Devices...
... safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to disconnect the PC Card reader connector from the system board. Back to Contents Page PC Card Reader Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you remove it. Remove the palm rest (see Hinge Cover). 4. Remove any of the computer. 1. Remove the keyboard (see Media Bay Devices...
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... Cover). 3. Being careful not to break the plastic, slightly raise the corner of the battery compartment. Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an...grasp the battery and pull it out of the plastic mylar above the battery. 6. 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...
... Cover). 3. Being careful not to break the plastic, slightly raise the corner of the battery compartment. Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an...grasp the battery and pull it out of the plastic mylar above the battery. 6. 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...
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...NOTICE: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it straight up. Back 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 in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Be careful not to bend the pins on the back ...
...NOTICE: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it straight up. Back 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 in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Be careful not to bend the pins on the back ...
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... their card(s) (see Communications Cards). 7. Carefully remove the antenna cables and the display cable from the system board. 6. 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 Display Panel Cable Removing the Display...
... their card(s) (see Communications Cards). 7. Carefully remove the antenna cables and the display cable from the system board. 6. 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 Display Panel Cable Removing the Display...
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... system board (see Removing the System Board). 3. Lift the fan assembly out of the computer. 1. Back to the base. 4. Back 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. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground...
... system board (see Removing the System Board). 3. Lift the fan assembly out of the computer. 1. Back to the base. 4. Back 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. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground...
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...from the computer while the drive is on a new hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you may damage the connector. 5. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for information). Turn the computer over, and remove the two hard... the hard drive out of the computer. Use your Operating System installation media to install the drivers and utilities on or in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer to install the operating system for your computer ...
...from the computer while the drive is on a new hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you may damage the connector. 5. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for information). Turn the computer over, and remove the two hard... the hard drive out of the computer. Use your Operating System installation media to install the drivers and utilities on or in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer to install the operating system for your computer ...
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...the cover on your work surface. Removing the hinge cover in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page 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. To replace the hinge cover: 1. Open... surface, such as a connector on the right side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. NOTICE: The hinge cover is fragile and can cause damage to break. 1 hinge cover 2 plastic scribe 3 indent ...
...the cover on your work surface. Removing the hinge cover in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page 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. To replace the hinge cover: 1. Open... surface, such as a connector on the right side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. NOTICE: The hinge cover is fragile and can cause damage to break. 1 hinge cover 2 plastic scribe 3 indent ...
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.... 5. Replacing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any 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 begin any of the procedures in this section...
.... 5. Replacing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any 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 begin any of the procedures in this section...
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...connector labeled "DIMM A," which is underneath the keyboard. 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 may not function at optimal performance. Otherwise, your original...unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on each end of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. NOTICE: If your fingertips to spread the memory-module securing clips. 4. NOTE: Memory modules purchased ...
...connector labeled "DIMM A," which is underneath the keyboard. 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 may not function at optimal performance. Otherwise, your original...unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on each end of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. NOTICE: If your fingertips to spread the memory-module securing clips. 4. NOTE: Memory modules purchased ...
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... 3. NOTICE: Do not insert a Mobile Broadband network (WWAN) card into the WLAN card connector. 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 Cache Module) Wireless...using a wrist grounding strap or by pushing the metal securing tabs away from the card. Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. If a WLAN card is already installed. 1. Disconnect the antenna cables from the card until the card...
... 3. NOTICE: Do not insert a Mobile Broadband network (WWAN) card into the WLAN card connector. 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 Cache Module) Wireless...using a wrist grounding strap or by pushing the metal securing tabs away from the card. Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. If a WLAN card is already installed. 1. Disconnect the antenna cables from the card until the card...
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... battery before you press the modem into the system board connector. Follow the instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Remove the keyboard (see Before Working Inside Your Computer). 1. Back to Contents Page Modem Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. CAUTION: To avoid...
... battery before you press the modem into the system board connector. Follow the instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Remove the keyboard (see Before Working Inside Your Computer). 1. Back to Contents Page Modem Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. CAUTION: To avoid...
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... into place. NOTE: If the device locking screw is not present, you want to a docking device (docked). 1. Back to Contents Page Media Bay Devices Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual NOTICE: To prevent damage to Contents Page Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on the taskbar, click the device you can remove...
... into place. NOTE: If the device locking screw is not present, you want to a docking device (docked). 1. Back to Contents Page Media Bay Devices Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual NOTICE: To prevent damage to Contents Page Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on the taskbar, click the device you can remove...
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...You can leave the coin-cell battery in place (on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Follow the instructions in which case you begin any installed media bay device (see Coin-Cell Battery). Remove any..."P" from the top of the hard drive bay. 10. Remove the hinge cover (see Hard Drive). 9. 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. Remove the keyboard (see Display ...
...You can leave the coin-cell battery in place (on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Follow the instructions in which case you begin any installed media bay device (see Coin-Cell Battery). Remove any..."P" from the top of the hard drive bay. 10. Remove the hinge cover (see Hard Drive). 9. 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. Remove the keyboard (see Display ...
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...NOTE: For information on supported PC Cards. The combination of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. l Always remove an extended PC Card before you begin any of the small size and integrated circuits... installed in the slot; Smart cards are portable, credit-card shaped devices with internal integrated circuits. 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...
...NOTE: For information on supported PC Cards. The combination of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. l Always remove an extended PC Card before you begin any of the small size and integrated circuits... installed in the slot; Smart cards are portable, credit-card shaped devices with internal integrated circuits. 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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... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the coin-cell battery (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 yourself by using a wrist grounding...
... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the coin-cell battery (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 yourself by using a wrist grounding...
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...Reader). 12. The 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 of the...Disconnect the cables near the WLAN card and the modem connector from the system board. 16. The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the system board). Back to the replacement system board. 1. Remove any installed...
...Reader). 12. The 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 of the...Disconnect the cables near the WLAN card and the modem connector from the system board. 16. The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the system board). Back to the replacement system board. 1. Remove any installed...