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Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Dell™ Latitude™ X300 Service Manual Before You Begin Dell Diagnostics System Components Battery Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules Keyboard Palm Rest Hard Drive Hinge Covers and Display Assembly ... Bluetooth™ Module Cooling Fan Battery Latches System Board Flashing the BIOS Pin Assignments for property damage, personal injury, or death. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/index.htm (1 of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of...
Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Dell™ Latitude™ X300 Service Manual Before You Begin Dell Diagnostics System Components Battery Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules Keyboard Palm Rest Hard Drive Hinge Covers and Display Assembly ... Bluetooth™ Module Cooling Fan Battery Latches System Board Flashing the BIOS Pin Assignments for property damage, personal injury, or death. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/index.htm (1 of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of...
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... BIOS update program floppy disk or CD Shutting Down Your Computer file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/before.htm (1 of 7) [2/28/2004 8:26:24 AM] Before You Begin: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ X300 Service Manual Recommended Tools Shutting Down Your Computer Computer Orientation Screw Identification Placemat This...
... BIOS update program floppy disk or CD Shutting Down Your Computer file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/before.htm (1 of 7) [2/28/2004 8:26:24 AM] Before You Begin: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ X300 Service Manual Recommended Tools Shutting Down Your Computer Computer Orientation Screw Identification Placemat This...
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...computer cover from being scratched. 2. See the documentation that came with your media base for 4 seconds. 4. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/before you begin working inside the computer. 1. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; Ensure that the work surface is...with care. Also, before you are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in on the cable itself. Before You Begin: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Use the following steps before .htm (2 of the procedures in this type of cable, press in the System Information Guide...
...computer cover from being scratched. 2. See the documentation that came with your media base for 4 seconds. 4. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/before you begin working inside the computer. 1. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; Ensure that the work surface is...with care. Also, before you are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in on the cable itself. Before You Begin: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Use the following steps before .htm (2 of the procedures in this type of cable, press in the System Information Guide...
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...Remove any installed Secure Digital memory card from the bay. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you service the computer. 10. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/before you must remove the main battery before .htm (3 of the computer, and then remove the battery from the Secure Digital memory slot. 9. NOTICE...Remove any installed PC Cards from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. Before You Begin: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 6. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from the PC Card slot. 8.
...Remove any installed Secure Digital memory card from the bay. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you service the computer. 10. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/before you must remove the main battery before .htm (3 of the computer, and then remove the battery from the Secure Digital memory slot. 9. NOTICE...Remove any installed PC Cards from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. Before You Begin: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 6. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from the PC Card slot. 8.
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Remove the hard drive. Computer Orientation 1 front 2 left 3 back 4 right file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/before.htm (4 of 7) [2/28/2004 8:26:24 AM] Remove any installed modules, including a second battery, if installed. 12. Before You Begin: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 1 battery latch release (2) G0767 11.
Remove the hard drive. Computer Orientation 1 front 2 left 3 back 4 right file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/before.htm (4 of 7) [2/28/2004 8:26:24 AM] Remove any installed modules, including a second battery, if installed. 12. Before You Begin: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 1 battery latch release (2) G0767 11.
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Ensure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening. Before You Begin: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Screw Identification Placemat When you must use a screw of the correct diameter and length. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/before.htm (5 of screws and their sizes. NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the placemat as a tool to lay out and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of 7) [2/28/2004 8:26:24 AM]
Ensure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening. Before You Begin: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Screw Identification Placemat When you must use a screw of the correct diameter and length. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/before.htm (5 of screws and their sizes. NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the placemat as a tool to lay out and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of 7) [2/28/2004 8:26:24 AM]
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Before You Begin: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Keyboard: Palm Rest: (4 each) (9 each) Display Assembly: (2 each) Keyboard Tray: (5 each) Hard Drive: (4 each) System Board: (3 each) file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/before.htm (6 of 7) [2/28/2004 8:26:24 AM]
Before You Begin: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Keyboard: Palm Rest: (4 each) (9 each) Display Assembly: (2 each) Keyboard Tray: (5 each) Hard Drive: (4 each) System Board: (3 each) file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/before.htm (6 of 7) [2/28/2004 8:26:24 AM]
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...information for technical assistance. Starting the Dell Diagnostics file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/diag.htm (1 of the problem you contact Dell for Dell's service and support personnel. If you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. q Receive error messages if problems... if an error is run the Dell Diagnostics before you are detected. Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Latitude™ X300 Service Manual When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics When to : q Perform tests...
...information for technical assistance. Starting the Dell Diagnostics file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/diag.htm (1 of the problem you contact Dell for Dell's service and support personnel. If you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. q Receive error messages if problems... if an error is run the Dell Diagnostics before you are detected. Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Latitude™ X300 Service Manual When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics When to : q Perform tests...
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...tests of 4) [2/28/2004 8:26:25 AM] q If a failure is connected to the next file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/diag.htm (2 of your hard drive. The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. NOTE: ... computer. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; to continue to a media base (docked), undock it. Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual It is recommended that you print these procedures before you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been...
...tests of 4) [2/28/2004 8:26:25 AM] q If a failure is connected to the next file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/diag.htm (2 of your hard drive. The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. NOTE: ... computer. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; to continue to a media base (docked), undock it. Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual It is recommended that you print these procedures before you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been...
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...the problem quickly. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Custom Test Tests a specific device. Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual test, press ; Press any key to select a test based on the screen. Extended Test ...are having. 2. Write down the error code(s) and contact Dell before continuing on to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your User's Guide or file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/diag.htm (3 of the problem you want to retest the...
...the problem quickly. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Custom Test Tests a specific device. Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual test, press ; Press any key to select a test based on the screen. Extended Test ...are having. 2. Write down the error code(s) and contact Dell before continuing on to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your User's Guide or file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/diag.htm (3 of the problem you want to retest the...
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... the test and may not display the names of each test screen. The device list may indicate requirements for running the test. Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Owner's Manual for the selected device. Tab Function Results Displays the results of 4) [2/28/2004 8:26:25 AM...When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/diag.htm (4 of the test and any error conditions encountered. Configuration Displays...
... the test and may not display the names of each test screen. The device list may indicate requirements for running the test. Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Owner's Manual for the selected device. Tab Function Results Displays the results of 4) [2/28/2004 8:26:25 AM...When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/diag.htm (4 of the test and any error conditions encountered. Configuration Displays...
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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. Damage due to Contents Page System Components Dell™ Latitude™ X300 Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/system.htm (1 of 2) [2/28/2004 8:26:26 AM] System Components: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Back to servicing that a part can be replaced by your computer.
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. Damage due to Contents Page System Components Dell™ Latitude™ X300 Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/system.htm (1 of 2) [2/28/2004 8:26:26 AM] System Components: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Back to servicing that a part can be replaced by your computer.
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System Components: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 1 display 2 hinge covers (2) 3 keyboard tray 4 battery 5 cooling fan 6 hard drive 7 bottom case see Mini RSL M0270 D2589 see Mini RSL see Mini RSL 8 speakers (2) 9 reserve battery 10 Bluetooth™ module 11 system board 12 palm rest 13 keyboard 7C552 W2662 2U381 see Mini RSL G0808 5Y730 Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/system.htm (2 of 2) [2/28/2004 8:26:26 AM]
System Components: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 1 display 2 hinge covers (2) 3 keyboard tray 4 battery 5 cooling fan 6 hard drive 7 bottom case see Mini RSL M0270 D2589 see Mini RSL see Mini RSL 8 speakers (2) 9 reserve battery 10 Bluetooth™ module 11 system board 12 palm rest 13 keyboard 7C552 W2662 2U381 see Mini RSL G0808 5Y730 Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/system.htm (2 of 2) [2/28/2004 8:26:26 AM]
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... instructions in standby mode, you choose to replace the battery with your media base for instructions. 3. Battery: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Latitude™ X300 Service Manual Removing a Battery Installing the Battery Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem... turned off, suspended in a power management mode, or connected to a media base (docked), undock it. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/battery.htm (1 of the computer and remove the battery from the telephone wall jack.
... instructions in standby mode, you choose to replace the battery with your media base for instructions. 3. Battery: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Latitude™ X300 Service Manual Removing a Battery Installing the Battery Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem... turned off, suspended in a power management mode, or connected to a media base (docked), undock it. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/battery.htm (1 of the computer and remove the battery from the telephone wall jack.
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Battery: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 1 battery latch release (2) G0767 Installing the Battery To install the battery, slide the battery or the optional extended battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/battery.htm (2 of 3) [2/28/2004 8:26:26 AM]
Battery: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 1 battery latch release (2) G0767 Installing the Battery To install the battery, slide the battery or the optional extended battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/battery.htm (2 of 3) [2/28/2004 8:26:26 AM]
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... base (docked), undock it. Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual -cBack to Contents Page Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules Dell™ Latitude™ X300 Service Manual Adding Memory Replacing a Modem Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding Memory ... open files, exit any attached devices. 6. Save and close any open programs, and shut down the computer. 3. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/upgrades.htm (1 of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your computer warranty. See the "Specifications" section in ...
... base (docked), undock it. Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual -cBack to Contents Page Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules Dell™ Latitude™ X300 Service Manual Adding Memory Replacing a Modem Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding Memory ... open files, exit any attached devices. 6. Save and close any open programs, and shut down the computer. 3. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/upgrades.htm (1 of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your computer warranty. See the "Specifications" section in ...
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... Manual NOTICE: Handle components and cards by touching a metal connector on the back of 14) [2/28/2004 8:26:29 AM] file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/upgrades.htm (2 of the computer. Continue to spread the memory module securing clips. Turn the computer over, unscrew both captive screw(s) from the memory module/...
... Manual NOTICE: Handle components and cards by touching a metal connector on the back of 14) [2/28/2004 8:26:29 AM] file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/upgrades.htm (2 of the computer. Continue to spread the memory module securing clips. Turn the computer over, unscrew both captive screw(s) from the memory module/...
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... your fingertips to ground yourself periodically during this procedure. Remove the module from the connector. 1 memory module 2 securing clips (2) see Mini RSL file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/upgrades.htm (3 of the computer. Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules...
... your fingertips to ground yourself periodically during this procedure. Remove the module from the connector. 1 memory module 2 securing clips (2) see Mini RSL file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/upgrades.htm (3 of the computer. Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules...
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... rotate the module down until it . If you do not hear the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into place. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/upgrades.htm (4 of the connector slot. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the center of 14) [2/28/2004 8:26... boot properly. Replace the cover. b. No error message indicates this failure. 1 memory module 2 connector see Mini RSL 10. Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 9.
... rotate the module down until it . If you do not hear the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into place. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/upgrades.htm (4 of the connector slot. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the center of 14) [2/28/2004 8:26... boot properly. Replace the cover. b. No error message indicates this failure. 1 memory module 2 connector see Mini RSL 10. Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 9.
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..., it . Forcing the cover to your computer. 1 captive screw (2) 2 memory module cover H0164 11. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/upgrades.htm (5 of 14) [2/28/2004 8:26:29 AM] Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close may damage your computer and an electrical...
..., it . Forcing the cover to your computer. 1 captive screw (2) 2 memory module cover H0164 11. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/upgrades.htm (5 of 14) [2/28/2004 8:26:29 AM] Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close may damage your computer and an electrical...