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... the Windows start button logo are trademarks of your computer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Module Cover Memory Module(s) Keyboard Palm Rest Power Button Board Hard Drive Assembly Processor Fan Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Status Light Board Speaker Display Camera Middle Cover AC Adapter Connector System Board Wireless Mini-Card (s) Processor Heat Sink Assembly Flashing the BIOS...
... the Windows start button logo are trademarks of your computer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Module Cover Memory Module(s) Keyboard Palm Rest Power Button Board Hard Drive Assembly Processor Fan Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Status Light Board Speaker Display Camera Middle Cover AC Adapter Connector System Board Wireless Mini-Card (s) Processor Heat Sink Assembly Flashing the BIOS...
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.... Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for removing and installing components in your computer from being scratched. l A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by its pins. As you disconnect the cable. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer...
.... Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for removing and installing components in your computer from being scratched. l A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by its pins. As you disconnect the cable. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer...
AMD Service Manual
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... to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Module Cover). 4. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the Bluetooth card with your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is already installed. Removing the Bluetooth Card 1. Remove the battery (see Replacing the Palm...
... to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Module Cover). 4. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the Bluetooth card with your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is already installed. Removing the Bluetooth Card 1. Remove the battery (see Replacing the Palm...
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... battery socket on the system board. 1 hard-drive cable 2 status light board connector cable connector 7. Damage due to the computer base. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Lift the connector latches and pull the pull-tabs to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working...
... battery socket on the system board. 1 hard-drive cable 2 status light board connector cable connector 7. Damage due to the computer base. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Lift the connector latches and pull the pull-tabs to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working...
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... perform repairs on the computer base and gently snap the module cover into place. 3. Replace the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery) before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4. Removing the Module Cover 1. Back to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside...
... perform repairs on the computer base and gently snap the module cover into place. 3. Replace the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery) before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4. Removing the Module Cover 1. Back to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside...
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... Battery). 3. Using a plastic scribe, release the hinge caps from the display assembly. 1 plastic scribe 2 hinge caps (2) Replacing the Hinge Caps Damage due to prevent damaging them. 1. Remove the Bluetooth card (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Be careful when removing the hinge caps to servicing that shipped with your computer. Remove the keyboard...
... Battery). 3. Using a plastic scribe, release the hinge caps from the display assembly. 1 plastic scribe 2 hinge caps (2) Replacing the Hinge Caps Damage due to prevent damaging them. 1. Remove the Bluetooth card (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Be careful when removing the hinge caps to servicing that shipped with your computer. Remove the keyboard...
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... the hard drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the computer base. 1 system board 3 hard-drive assembly 2 screws (4) 4 hard-drive cable connector Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer). 8. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist...
... the hard drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the computer base. 1 system board 3 hard-drive assembly 2 screws (4) 4 hard-drive cable connector Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer). 8. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist...
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... Setup Guide. 14. Replace the palm rest (see the Dell Technology Guide. CAUTION: Before turning on the latch to disconnect it from its packaging. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the computer base. 7. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed . For more information, see Replacing the Palm Rest). 10. Back to the hard drive. 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Module Cover). 12. Remove the new hard drive from the hard drive. 1 screws (4) 3 hard-drive...
... Setup Guide. 14. Replace the palm rest (see the Dell Technology Guide. CAUTION: Before turning on the latch to disconnect it from its packaging. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the computer base. 7. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed . For more information, see Replacing the Palm Rest). 10. Back to the hard drive. 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Module Cover). 12. Remove the new hard drive from the hard drive. 1 screws (4) 3 hard-drive...
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.... Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Module Cover). 4. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on your computer). Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside...
.... Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Module Cover). 4. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on your computer). Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside...
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... has two user-accessible SODIMM connectors that shipped with your computer). Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on your computer warranty. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on each end of your computer. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Battery). 3.
... has two user-accessible SODIMM connectors that shipped with your computer). Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on your computer warranty. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on each end of your computer. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Battery). 3.
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... amount of memory installed in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the AC adapter to Contents Page Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security® System. Slide the memory module firmly into place. Follow the instructions in the computer: Windows Vista®: Click Start Windows® 7: ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Battery). If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and...
... amount of memory installed in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the AC adapter to Contents Page Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security® System. Slide the memory module firmly into place. Follow the instructions in the computer: Windows Vista®: Click Start Windows® 7: ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Battery). If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and...
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.... Press the other than Dell, you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from step 5 to the system board. 5. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are keyed to slide the card into the slot on the system board and replace the screws (two on the system board, and realign the card. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Battery). 11. Install the drivers and utilities for each Mini-Card) that secure the...
.... Press the other than Dell, you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from step 5 to the system board. 5. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are keyed to slide the card into the slot on the system board and replace the screws (two on the system board, and realign the card. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Battery). 11. Install the drivers and utilities for each Mini-Card) that secure the...
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.... 7. Replace the memory module(s) (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly). Carefully ease the connectors on the system board out of the slots in Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly. 13. Replace the four screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 15. Replace the Bluetooth card (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 11. Replace the processor heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION...
.... 7. Replace the memory module(s) (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly). Carefully ease the connectors on the system board out of the slots in Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly. 13. Replace the four screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 15. Replace the Bluetooth card (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 11. Replace the processor heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION...
AMD Setup Guide
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... Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect the External Optical Drive (Optional 16 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 17 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 27 Status Lights and Indicators...
... Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect the External Optical Drive (Optional 16 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 17 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 27 Status Lights and Indicators...
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...;Contents Power Problems 44 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 47 Using Support Tools 49 Dell Support Center 49 My Dell Downloads 50 System Messages 50 Hardware Troubleshooter 53 Dell Diagnostics 53 Restoring Your Operating System 58 System Restore 59 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 60 System Recovery Media 62 Dell Factory Image Restore 63 Getting Help 65 Technical Support and Customer Service 66 DellConnect 66 4 Online Services 67 Automated Order-Status Service 68 Product Information 68 Returning Items for Repair...
...;Contents Power Problems 44 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 47 Using Support Tools 49 Dell Support Center 49 My Dell Downloads 50 System Messages 50 Hardware Troubleshooter 53 Dell Diagnostics 53 Restoring Your Operating System 58 System Restore 59 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 60 System Recovery Media 62 Dell Factory Image Restore 63 Getting Help 65 Technical Support and Customer Service 66 DellConnect 66 4 Online Services 67 Automated Order-Status Service 68 Product Information 68 Returning Items for Repair...
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... 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to view programs using the TV tuner card (optional). 3 HDMI connector - Digital interface standard connector that it fits into the security cable slot on supported models) - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that supports external DisplayPort monitors and projectors. 5 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features 12 3 4 5 1 Connector cover - NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal...
... 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to view programs using the TV tuner card (optional). 3 HDMI connector - Digital interface standard connector that it fits into the security cable slot on supported models) - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that supports external DisplayPort monitors and projectors. 5 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features 12 3 4 5 1 Connector cover - NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal...
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... support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 73. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions...
... support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 73. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions...
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..., install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.) • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 73). 46 If you are not using to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Solving Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message...
..., install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.) • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 73). 46 If you are not using to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Solving Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message...
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Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during POST (Power On Self Test) to resolve the incompatibility. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Press during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 53 NOTE...
Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during POST (Power On Self Test) to resolve the incompatibility. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Press during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 53 NOTE...
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. Computer Model System Chipset Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z Inspiron M301Z AMD RS880M Processor Inspiron M301Z AMD™ Athlon...
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. Computer Model System Chipset Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z Inspiron M301Z AMD RS880M Processor Inspiron M301Z AMD™ Athlon...