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.... Intel is used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, ExpressCharge, and Latitude are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for I/O Connectors Mini ...be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. A02 is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2003-2005 Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Before You Begin Dell Diagnostics System Components Battery Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules ...
.... Intel is used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, ExpressCharge, and Latitude are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for I/O Connectors Mini ...be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. A02 is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2003-2005 Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Before You Begin Dell Diagnostics System Components Battery Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules ...
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... grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the outside of the bottom case, use your fingers to Contents Page Battery Latches Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Battery Latches Replacing the Battery Latches Removing the Battery Latches CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices from the bottom...
... grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the outside of the bottom case, use your fingers to Contents Page Battery Latches Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Battery Latches Replacing the Battery Latches Removing the Battery Latches CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices from the bottom...
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... computer in standby mode, you begin any of the computer and remove the battery from the telephone wall jack. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing a Battery Installing the Battery Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the bay. 1 battery latch release (2) Installing...
... computer in standby mode, you begin any of the computer and remove the battery from the telephone wall jack. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing a Battery Installing the Battery Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the bay. 1 battery latch release (2) Installing...
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...docked), undock it from potential damage and to ensure your own personal safety. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Recommended Tools Shutting Down Your Computer Computer Orientation Screw Identification Placemat This section provides procedures for removing and installing ...following conditions exist: l You have read the safety information in "Shutting Down Your Computer." Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to help ...
...docked), undock it from potential damage and to ensure your own personal safety. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Recommended Tools Shutting Down Your Computer Computer Orientation Screw Identification Placemat This section provides procedures for removing and installing ...following conditions exist: l You have read the safety information in "Shutting Down Your Computer." Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to help ...
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... language for your computer. Select the FlashBIOS Updates download category. Go to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual To update the basic input/output system (BIOS): 1. Click Downloads. 4. Back to support.dell.com. Enter the Service Tag for your first time to use the website, complete the one...
... language for your computer. Select the FlashBIOS Updates download category. Go to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual To update the basic input/output system (BIOS): 1. Click Downloads. 4. Back to support.dell.com. Enter the Service Tag for your first time to use the website, complete the one...
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... 4 connector on system board 4. Remove the M2 x 5-mm screw. 2. Replace the assembly. Back to the system board. Back to Contents Page Bluetooth™ Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Replacing the Bluetooth Module CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Owner...
... 4 connector on system board 4. Remove the M2 x 5-mm screw. 2. Replace the assembly. Back to the system board. Back to Contents Page Bluetooth™ Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Replacing the Bluetooth Module CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Owner...
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... the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of the problem you to the Dell Back to Contents Page Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics When to test your Dell™ computer only. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Starting the...
... the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of the problem you to the Dell Back to Contents Page Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics When to test your Dell™ computer only. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Starting the...
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.... 1. Press down on the hinge covers to the back of the computer. Close the display. 5. Back to Contents Page Hinge Covers and Display Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Hinge Covers Display Assembly Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow...
.... 1. Press down on the hinge covers to the back of the computer. Close the display. 5. Back to Contents Page Hinge Covers and Display Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Hinge Covers Display Assembly Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow...
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... safety instructions in the Owner's Manual. NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from the cooling fan connector to Contents Page Cooling Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Cooling Fan CAUTION: Before you begin any of the bottom case. NOTICE: Read "Before You Begin" before performing the following...
... safety instructions in the Owner's Manual. NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from the cooling fan connector to Contents Page Cooling Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Cooling Fan CAUTION: Before you begin any of the bottom case. NOTICE: Read "Before You Begin" before performing the following...
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... Owner's Manual. Loosen the four M2 x 5.5-mm screws that you begin any attached devices from the system board. 6. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you do not need to the bottom case...
... Owner's Manual. Loosen the four M2 x 5.5-mm screws that you begin any attached devices from the system board. 6. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you do not need to the bottom case...
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... the following procedure. 1. Remove the battery. 2. Remove the four M2 x 4-mm screws labeled with an arrow from electrical outlets. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices from the bottom of the computer...
... the following procedure. 1. Remove the battery. 2. Remove the four M2 x 4-mm screws labeled with an arrow from electrical outlets. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices from the bottom of the computer...
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... of the bottom case. Remove the hinge covers. 5. Remove the five M2 x 4-mm screws that secure the keyboard tray to Contents Page Keyboard Tray Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Tray Replacing the Keyboard Tray Removing the Keyboard Tray CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices from electrical outlets.
... of the bottom case. Remove the hinge covers. 5. Remove the five M2 x 4-mm screws that secure the keyboard tray to Contents Page Keyboard Tray Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Tray Replacing the Keyboard Tray Removing the Keyboard Tray CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices from electrical outlets.
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Back to Contents Page Mini Recommended Spares List Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual NOTE: The part numbers listed below are subject to change. Bottom Plastics Assembly G0767 H0163 H0164 T2913 U2737 battery latch kit bottom LCD-...
Back to Contents Page Mini Recommended Spares List Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual NOTE: The part numbers listed below are subject to change. Bottom Plastics Assembly G0767 H0163 H0164 T2913 U2737 battery latch kit bottom LCD-...
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Remove the battery. 2. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices from the bottom of ...
Remove the battery. 2. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices from the bottom of ...
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Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Pin Assignments for the Computer Pin Assignments for the Media Base Pin Assignments for the Computer USB Connector 2.0 Pin Signal 1 VCC 2 Data- 3 Data+ 4 GND Video Connector Pin Signal 1 RED 2 GREEN 3 BLUE 4 NC 5 GND 6 GND 7 GND 8 GND Pin Signal 9 CRT_VCC 10 GND 11 NC 12 DAT_DDC2 13 HSYNC 14 VSYNC 15 CLK_DDC2 IEEE 1394 Connector
Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Pin Assignments for the Computer Pin Assignments for the Media Base Pin Assignments for the Computer USB Connector 2.0 Pin Signal 1 VCC 2 Data- 3 Data+ 4 GND Video Connector Pin Signal 1 RED 2 GREEN 3 BLUE 4 NC 5 GND 6 GND 7 GND 8 GND Pin Signal 9 CRT_VCC 10 GND 11 NC 12 DAT_DDC2 13 HSYNC 14 VSYNC 15 CLK_DDC2 IEEE 1394 Connector
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... instructions in the Owner's Manual. NOTICE: Read "Before You Begin" before performing the following procedure. 1. Remove the keyboard. 3. Back to Contents Page Reserve Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Reserve Battery Replacing the Reserve Battery Removing the Reserve Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any remnants of the adhesive tape...
... instructions in the Owner's Manual. NOTICE: Read "Before You Begin" before performing the following procedure. 1. Remove the keyboard. 3. Back to Contents Page Reserve Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Reserve Battery Replacing the Reserve Battery Removing the Reserve Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any remnants of the adhesive tape...
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... speaker by touching an unpainted metal surface on the speaker cable. Remove the M2 x 4-mm screw that secures the speaker to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Speakers CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices from the system board connector. NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any of...
... speaker by touching an unpainted metal surface on the speaker cable. Remove the M2 x 4-mm screw that secures the speaker to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Speakers CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices from the system board connector. NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any of...
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... (3) Remove the Mini PCI card, if present. 10. Remove the three M2 x 4-mm screws that secure the system board to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices from electrical outlets...
... (3) Remove the Mini PCI card, if present. 10. Remove the three M2 x 4-mm screws that secure the system board to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices from electrical outlets...
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NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this manual assumes that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. 1 display 8 speakers (2) 2 hinge covers (2) 9 reserve battery 3 keyboard tray 10 Bluetooth™ module 4 battery 11 ... keyboard 7 bottom case Back to Contents Page Damage due to servicing that a part can be replaced by your computer. Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty.
NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this manual assumes that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. 1 display 8 speakers (2) 2 hinge covers (2) 9 reserve battery 3 keyboard tray 10 Bluetooth™ module 4 battery 11 ... keyboard 7 bottom case Back to Contents Page Damage due to servicing that a part can be replaced by your computer. Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty.
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... Microsoft Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. A01 Back to avoid the problem. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to Contents Page Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. All rights reserved. disclaims any proprietary...
... Microsoft Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. A01 Back to avoid the problem. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to Contents Page Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. All rights reserved. disclaims any proprietary...