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...indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; All rights reserved. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. A00 CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for I/O Connectors Flashing the BIOS Notes, ... any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are trademarks of your computer. Model PP11L January 2005 Rev. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Before You Begin System Components...
...indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; All rights reserved. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. A00 CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for I/O Connectors Flashing the BIOS Notes, ... any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are trademarks of your computer. Model PP11L January 2005 Rev. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Before You Begin System Components...
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...surface is installed. Disconnect all other external cables from the bay. 11. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification Preparing to servicing that is not authorized by... Dell is not covered by your warranty. Hold a component such as a microprocessor by its edges, not by its metal...
...surface is installed. Disconnect all other external cables from the bay. 11. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification Preparing to servicing that is not authorized by... Dell is not covered by your warranty. Hold a component such as a microprocessor by its edges, not by its metal...
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Insert the BIOS update program floppy or CD, and turn on the screen. Press during POST to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual 1. Back to enter the system setup program. 4. Press and to Contents Page Back to reset the computer defaults. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter ...
Insert the BIOS update program floppy or CD, and turn on the screen. Press during POST to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual 1. Back to enter the system setup program. 4. Press and to Contents Page Back to reset the computer defaults. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter ...
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... the computer. 5. Connect the card to break the plastic when closing the door. 2. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Installing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before performing the following...
... the computer. 5. Connect the card to break the plastic when closing the door. 2. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Installing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before performing the following...
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... static damage to components inside your computer's electronic components. Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Installing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer, discharge static electricity from the...
... static damage to components inside your computer's electronic components. Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Installing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer, discharge static electricity from the...
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... the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly. Be careful not to bend the pins on the ZIF-socket cam screw. 8. Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module Installing the Microprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor Module CAUTION: Before you cannot turn the screw any of the procedures...
... the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly. Be careful not to bend the pins on the ZIF-socket cam screw. 8. Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module Installing the Microprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor Module CAUTION: Before you cannot turn the screw any of the procedures...
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... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly and Display Latch Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Display Assembly CAUTION: Before you remove the palm rest.
... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly and Display Latch Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Display Assembly CAUTION: Before you remove the palm rest.
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Back to Contents Page Fan Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Fan Installing the Fan CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "...
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Fan Installing the Fan CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "...
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...tighten the screws. If you force the hard drive into place using excessive force, you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Press the hard drive cover down your User's Guide. 5. Slide the drive into place. Install the operating system for hard drives...fragile; Removing the Hard Drive 1. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your computer. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you may damage the connector. 1. Follow the instructions in "...
...tighten the screws. If you force the hard drive into place using excessive force, you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Press the hard drive cover down your User's Guide. 5. Slide the drive into place. Install the operating system for hard drives...fragile; Removing the Hard Drive 1. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your computer. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you may damage the connector. 1. Follow the instructions in "...
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... flat against your work surface. 3. Starting on the computer. Removing the Center Control Cover 1. Back to right. Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Center Control Cover Installing the Center Control Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer, use a plastic scribe to gently...
... flat against your work surface. 3. Starting on the computer. Removing the Center Control Cover 1. Back to right. Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Center Control Cover Installing the Center Control Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer, use a plastic scribe to gently...
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Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Installing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the keyboard. Remove the center control cover. 3. Lift and rotate the ...
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Installing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the keyboard. Remove the center control cover. 3. Lift and rotate the ...
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... up and out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Base Latch Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Base Latch Installing the Base Latch CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer base (no screws secure it in...
... up and out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Base Latch Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Base Latch Installing the Base Latch CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer base (no screws secure it in...
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... card connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips that secure the card. 6. Remove the keyboard. Back to Contents Page Mini PCI Card Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Mini PCI Card Installing the Mini PCI Card CAUTION: Before you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card...
... card connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips that secure the card. 6. Remove the keyboard. Back to Contents Page Mini PCI Card Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Mini PCI Card Installing the Mini PCI Card CAUTION: Before you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card...
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Remove the center control cover. 3. Remove the keyboard. 4. Remove the display assembly. 5. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Installing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions ...
Remove the center control cover. 3. Remove the keyboard. 4. Remove the display assembly. 5. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Installing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions ...
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Back to Contents Page Speaker Assembly Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Assembly Installing the Speaker Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer base. 1 speaker assembly 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 3 speaker ...
Back to Contents Page Speaker Assembly Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Assembly Installing the Speaker Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer base. 1 speaker assembly 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 3 speaker ...
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... touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth® wireless technology. 11. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the System Board Installing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before you begin any installed batteries. Remove the microprocessor thermal...
... touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth® wireless technology. 11. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the System Board Installing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before you begin any installed batteries. Remove the microprocessor thermal...
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... to Contents Page Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by performing the removal procedure in this document assumes that a part can be replaced by your computer. Back to Contents Page System Components Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on...
... to Contents Page Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by performing the removal procedure in this document assumes that a part can be replaced by your computer. Back to Contents Page System Components Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on...
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... by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the system board. 2. Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin any...
... by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the system board. 2. Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin any...
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.... Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel is subject to Contents Page Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you...use of your computer. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to Contents Page Information in this document...
.... Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel is subject to Contents Page Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you...use of your computer. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to Contents Page Information in this document...
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CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from Dell are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module. 4. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from your body before you touch any of the ... in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If you are covered under your computer warranty. Back to Contents Page Memory Module, Modem, and Devices Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Memory Module Modem Devices Memory Module CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. Removing the Memory Module From DIMM...
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from Dell are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module. 4. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from your body before you touch any of the ... in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If you are covered under your computer warranty. Back to Contents Page Memory Module, Modem, and Devices Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual Memory Module Modem Devices Memory Module CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. Removing the Memory Module From DIMM...