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... floppy or CD Computer Orientation 1 back 2 right 3 front 4 left Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components, print "Screw Identification" as a tool to lay out and keep track of screws and their sizes. Optional Device: (1 each) Hard Drive: (2 each) Keyboard: (2 each) Display Assembly: Display Bezel: Display Panel: The placemat provides the number...
... floppy or CD Computer Orientation 1 back 2 right 3 front 4 left Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components, print "Screw Identification" as a tool to lay out and keep track of screws and their sizes. Optional Device: (1 each) Hard Drive: (2 each) Keyboard: (2 each) Display Assembly: Display Bezel: Display Panel: The placemat provides the number...
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..., follow the safety instructions located in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1. NOTICE: When the hard drive is on, in standby mode, or in protective antistatic packaging. 3. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers and...
..., follow the safety instructions located in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1. NOTICE: When the hard drive is on, in standby mode, or in protective antistatic packaging. 3. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers and...
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... covered by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. 1 display 7 computer base assembly 2 center control cover 8 primary battery 3 keyboard 9 coin-cell battery 4 palm rest 10 modem 5 system 11 microprocessor board thermal- Back to Contents Page assembly cooling assembly 6 optical drive 12 hard drive Back to Contents Page System Components Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual NOTICE: Only...
... covered by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. 1 display 7 computer base assembly 2 center control cover 8 primary battery 3 keyboard 9 coin-cell battery 4 palm rest 10 modem 5 system 11 microprocessor board thermal- Back to Contents Page assembly cooling assembly 6 optical drive 12 hard drive Back to Contents Page System Components Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual NOTICE: Only...
Dell€Precision€Mobile€Workstation€M20 User's Guide
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Back to Contents Page Using the Module Bay Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M20 User's Guide About the Module Bay About the Device Security Screw Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running About the Module Bay ...screw is installed, remove it . About the Device Security Screw NOTE: You do not need to install the device security screw unless you can install devices such as a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, CD-RW/DVD drive, DVD+RW, second battery, or second hard drive in the computer....
Back to Contents Page Using the Module Bay Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M20 User's Guide About the Module Bay About the Device Security Screw Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running About the Module Bay ...screw is installed, remove it . About the Device Security Screw NOTE: You do not need to install the device security screw unless you can install devices such as a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, CD-RW/DVD drive, DVD+RW, second battery, or second hard drive in the computer....
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... repair option, and remove the CD. 4. When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select CD-ROM, and press . 6. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is unchecked. Windows ...possibly affect programs installed on the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and press to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. After you reinstall the operating system, you are listed. NOTICE: The ...
... repair option, and remove the CD. 4. When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select CD-ROM, and press . 6. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is unchecked. Windows ...possibly affect programs installed on the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and press to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. After you reinstall the operating system, you are listed. NOTICE: The ...
Dell€Precision€Mobile€Workstation€M20 User's Guide
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... your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next. 9. Back to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your computer. The computer automatically restarts. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to... five users. 17. message appears, click Skip. 15. screen appears, you are prompted to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to copy files and install the devices. At...
... your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next. 9. Back to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your computer. The computer automatically restarts. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to... five users. 17. message appears, click Skip. 15. screen appears, you are prompted to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to copy files and install the devices. At...
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...(network interface controller). processor - Sometimes the processor is also referred to as 800 x 600, is assigned to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. Programs require an operating system to communicate with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all...supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing a high-speed data path between two devices through the processor as memory, hard drives, and video. A removable I /O port often used to connect a parallel printer to the PCMCIA standard. Modems and network adapters are detected during ...
...(network interface controller). processor - Sometimes the processor is also referred to as 800 x 600, is assigned to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. Programs require an operating system to communicate with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all...supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing a high-speed data path between two devices through the processor as memory, hard drives, and video. A removable I /O port often used to connect a parallel printer to the PCMCIA standard. Modems and network adapters are detected during ...
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...; Control Panel® Performance and Maintenance® Power Options. Keep the default Portable/Laptop power scheme to set the options on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. For more information on setting processor performance for entering ... "Using a Battery" for more information on how you to the same operating state it was in Windows 2000). NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer, the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. or l Depending on...
...; Control Panel® Performance and Maintenance® Power Options. Keep the default Portable/Laptop power scheme to set the options on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. For more information on setting processor performance for entering ... "Using a Battery" for more information on how you to the same operating state it was in Windows 2000). NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer, the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. or l Depending on...
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... off . Back to Contents Page Adding and Replacing Parts Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M20 User's Guide Before You Begin Memory Modem Mini PCI Card Hard Drive Keyboard Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your operating system, press...
... off . Back to Contents Page Adding and Replacing Parts Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M20 User's Guide Before You Begin Memory Modem Mini PCI Card Hard Drive Keyboard Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your operating system, press...
Dell€Precision€Mobile€Workstation€M20 User's Guide
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...memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell are intended for instructions. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the PC Card slot. 8. Remove any new modules that you may not function at optimal performance. NOTE: ... for your computer warranty. Otherwise, your computer and all attached devices from the bottom of the computer and remove the battery from the network wall jack. 4. Remove the hard drive. See "Specifications" for information on the system board. CAUTION: Before you begin any installed modules, including ...
...memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell are intended for instructions. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the PC Card slot. 8. Remove any new modules that you may not function at optimal performance. NOTE: ... for your computer warranty. Otherwise, your computer and all attached devices from the bottom of the computer and remove the battery from the network wall jack. 4. Remove the hard drive. See "Specifications" for information on the system board. CAUTION: Before you begin any installed modules, including ...
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... the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. Slide the hard drive into place. CAUTION: If you may damage the connector. 5. Keyboard CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your computer before removing the hard drive. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your Product Information Guide. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or...
... the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. Slide the hard drive into place. CAUTION: If you may damage the connector. 5. Keyboard CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your computer before removing the hard drive. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your Product Information Guide. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or...
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...when you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in length, try a shorter one end into the modem. Hard drive problems Allow the computer to a digital telephone network. Click Properties. 4. Click Start. In Outlook Express, click Tools, click Options, and ... click Security. 2. Double-click My Computer on the modem. (The jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to remove the checkmark. The modem does not operate while it on - Check the telephone jack - l Disconnect the telephone line from starting. push firmly...
...when you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in length, try a shorter one end into the modem. Hard drive problems Allow the computer to a digital telephone network. Click Properties. 4. Click Start. In Outlook Express, click Tools, click Options, and ... click Security. 2. Double-click My Computer on the modem. (The jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to remove the checkmark. The modem does not operate while it on - Check the telephone jack - l Disconnect the telephone line from starting. push firmly...
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...to scan the computer and remove spyware. Ensure that you are connected to the Internet, your program may be infected with Windows. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Contact Dell. Data error - The hard drive failed initialization. Install a hard drive in the system setup ...Internet provider. Enable the Pointing Device option in the hard drive bay. The hard drive cannot read the data. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Drive not ready - The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics. Error reading PCMCIA card - Click the ...
...to scan the computer and remove spyware. Ensure that you are connected to the Internet, your program may be infected with Windows. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Contact Dell. Data error - The hard drive failed initialization. Install a hard drive in the system setup ...Internet provider. Enable the Pointing Device option in the hard drive bay. The hard drive cannot read the data. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Drive not ready - The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics. Error reading PCMCIA card - Click the ...
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...example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from a CD. If the problem persists, try another program, or... Setup Program - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from a CD. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Insert a bootable CD. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. Run the Stuck Key test in the...
...example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from a CD. If the problem persists, try another program, or... Setup Program - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from a CD. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Insert a bootable CD. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. Run the Stuck Key test in the...
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... Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in "Using the System Setup Program." The battery is critically low - Reinstall the hard drive. Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics. Run the Windows error-checking utility to open is missing an essential file. The operating system cannot find a specific...
... Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in "Using the System Setup Program." The battery is critically low - Reinstall the hard drive. Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics. Run the Windows error-checking utility to open is missing an essential file. The operating system cannot find a specific...
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...hard drive, floppy disks, or CDs Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer is firmly inserted into both the network connector on your network settings - No light indicates that includes anti-spyware protection (your network to scan the computer and remove...Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. l If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. l Run the Dell Diagnostics. Check the network cable connector - Replace the network cable. For more information, go to the network again Check your computer....
...hard drive, floppy disks, or CDs Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer is firmly inserted into both the network connector on your network settings - No light indicates that includes anti-spyware protection (your network to scan the computer and remove...Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. l If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. l Run the Dell Diagnostics. Check the network cable connector - Replace the network cable. For more information, go to the network again Check your computer....
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...ask if it in this file. l Write down the computer. Packing the Computer l Remove any devices installed in case you know which electrical outlets are travelling internationally, carry proof...to Dell. l Avoid packing the computer with the Dell TravelLite™ module. To disable wireless activity, press . Back to Contents Page Travelling With Your Computer Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M20 User...around in the trunk of data. l Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. NOTICE: Do not check ...
...ask if it in this file. l Write down the computer. Packing the Computer l Remove any devices installed in case you know which electrical outlets are travelling internationally, carry proof...to Dell. l Avoid packing the computer with the Dell TravelLite™ module. To disable wireless activity, press . Back to Contents Page Travelling With Your Computer Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M20 User...around in the trunk of data. l Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. NOTICE: Do not check ...
Quick Reference Guide
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...) your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. When to begin . NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive or from either your hard drive. The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System Assessment. 22 Dell Precision Mobile Workstation M20 Quick Reference Guide It is recommended that the device you begin any...
...) your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. When to begin . NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive or from either your hard drive. The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System Assessment. 22 Dell Precision Mobile Workstation M20 Quick Reference Guide It is recommended that the device you begin any...