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...trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for I/O Connectors Mini Recommended Spares List Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE... is subject to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; A02 May 2005 Rev. Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Before You Begin Dell Diagnostics System Components Battery Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules Keyboard Palm Rest Hard...
...trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for I/O Connectors Mini Recommended Spares List Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE... is subject to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; A02 May 2005 Rev. Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Before You Begin Dell Diagnostics System Components Battery Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules Keyboard Palm Rest Hard...
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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 case and...
... 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 case and...
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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 the Battery To ...: If you have up to 1 minute to replace the battery with your media base for instructions. 3. Ensure that came with the computer in the Owner's Manual. If the computer is turned off, suspended in a power management mode, or connected to a media base (docked), undock it. Slide the battery latch releases ...
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 the Battery To ...: If you have up to 1 minute to replace the battery with your media base for instructions. 3. Ensure that came with the computer in the Owner's Manual. If the computer is turned off, suspended in a power management mode, or connected to a media base (docked), undock it. Slide the battery latch releases ...
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... connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. Shut down your computer. Disconnect your computer and then unplug it . 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 instructions. l You have a connector with locking tabs; NOTICE...
... connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. Shut down your computer. Disconnect your computer and then unplug it . 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 instructions. l You have a connector with locking tabs; NOTICE...
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... and follow the instructions to download the BIOS to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual To update the basic input/output system (BIOS): 1. Back to your computer. Enter the Service Tag for your computer. 5. Back to support.dell.com. Click Go. 3. Select the appropriate operating system and language for your first...
... and follow the instructions to download the BIOS to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual To update the basic input/output system (BIOS): 1. Back to your computer. Enter the Service Tag for your computer. 5. Back to support.dell.com. Click Go. 3. Select the appropriate operating system and language for your first...
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... module cable 4 connector on system board 4. c. Disconnect the cable from the system board. 3. Remove the M2 x 5-mm screw. 2. 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...
... module cable 4 connector on system board 4. c. Disconnect the cable from the system board. 3. Remove the M2 x 5-mm screw. 2. 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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Back to Contents Page Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the "Solving Problems" ...computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System Assessment. Then shut down the computer. 2. If you contact Dell for Dell's service and support personnel. Starting the Dell Diagnostics NOTICE: Use the Dell Diagnostics to : l Perform tests on the computer. Shut down your media base for instructions. 3. ...
Back to Contents Page Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the "Solving Problems" ...computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System Assessment. Then shut down the computer. 2. If you contact Dell for Dell's service and support personnel. Starting the Dell Diagnostics NOTICE: Use the Dell Diagnostics to : l Perform tests on the computer. Shut down your media base for instructions. 3. ...
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... display 180 degrees. 4. Replacing the Hinge Covers 1. Press the back of each hinge cover are engaged in the Owner's Manual. 1. 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...
... display 180 degrees. 4. Replacing the Hinge Covers 1. Press the back of each hinge cover are engaged in the Owner's Manual. 1. 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...
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... fan cable 4 cooling fan connector 5 system board connector 5. Remove the battery. 2. Remove the tape that secure the cooling fan to Contents Page Cooling Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Cooling Fan CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices from electrical outlets. Pull from the system board connector. 7. Lift the cooling fan...
... fan cable 4 cooling fan connector 5 system board connector 5. Remove the battery. 2. Remove the tape that secure the cooling fan to Contents Page Cooling Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Cooling Fan CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices from electrical outlets. Pull from the system board connector. 7. Lift the cooling fan...
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Lift the hard drive up and out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual. Back to the bottom case. Remove the battery. 2. Disconnect the hard drive connector from electrical outlets. Loosen the four M2 x 5.5-mm screws ...of the bottom case. Rubber grommets secure each screw to the hard drive so that secure the hard drive 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 completely remove the screws....
Lift the hard drive up and out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual. Back to the bottom case. Remove the battery. 2. Disconnect the hard drive connector from electrical outlets. Loosen the four M2 x 5.5-mm screws ...of the bottom case. Rubber grommets secure each screw to the hard drive so that secure the hard drive 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 completely remove the screws....
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... when removing and handling the keyboard. 3. Turn the computer over, and insert a ¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver into the slot 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. 1 M2 x 4-mm...
... when removing and handling the keyboard. 3. Turn the computer over, and insert a ¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver into the slot 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. 1 M2 x 4-mm...
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... procedure. 1. Remove the battery. 2. Remove the palm rest. 4. 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. Replacing the... system board. NOTICE: Read "Before You Begin" before lifting the tray out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual.
... procedure. 1. Remove the battery. 2. Remove the palm rest. 4. 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. Replacing the... system board. NOTICE: Read "Before You Begin" before lifting the tray out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual.
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... 30-G HDD 40-G HDD (5400 RPM) 60-G HDD (5400 RPM) Fan D2589 fan Keyboard 5Y730 keyboard, US Back to Contents Page Mini Recommended Spares List Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual NOTE: The part numbers listed below are subject to change.
... 30-G HDD 40-G HDD (5400 RPM) 60-G HDD (5400 RPM) Fan D2589 fan Keyboard 5Y730 keyboard, US Back to Contents Page Mini Recommended Spares List Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual NOTE: The part numbers listed below are subject to change.
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... Remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the six M2 x 4-mm screws on the computer. 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 the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual. Turn the computer over , and open the ...
... Remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the six M2 x 4-mm screws on the computer. 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 the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual. Turn the computer over , and open the ...
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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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... reserve battery is attached to the bottom case with a piece of the adhesive tape from the bottom case. 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 attached devices from electrical outlets. NOTICE: Do...
... reserve battery is attached to the bottom case with a piece of the adhesive tape from the bottom case. 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 attached devices from electrical outlets. NOTICE: Do...
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... strap or by pulling it straight up and out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual. Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Speakers CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices from the speaker connector to disconnect the cable. 5. Remove the M2...
... strap or by pulling it straight up and out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual. Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Removing the Speakers CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices from the speaker connector to disconnect the cable. 5. Remove the M2...
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.... 7. 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. Remove the...
.... 7. 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. Remove the...
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... 11 system board 5 cooling fan 12 palm rest 6 hard drive 13 keyboard 7 bottom case Back to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. Damage due to Contents Page Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty.
... 11 system board 5 cooling fan 12 palm rest 6 hard drive 13 keyboard 7 bottom case Back to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. Damage due to Contents Page 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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...than its own. A01 Back to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this document to refer... permission of your computer. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, ExpressCharge, and Latitude are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the...
...than its own. A01 Back to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this document to refer... permission of your computer. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, ExpressCharge, and Latitude are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the...