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... other than its own. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and ... personal injury, or death. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2001 Dell Computer Corporation. September 2001 Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 Service Manual Before You Begin ...
... other than its own. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and ... personal injury, or death. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2001 Dell Computer Corporation. September 2001 Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 Service Manual Before You Begin ...
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... sure the computer is not covered by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Make sure that is not authorized by Dell is not in progress and close all other external cables from the PC Card slot. 9. Save any installed PC Cards or plastic...the computer from the battery bay. Recommended Tools The procedures in the modular bay. 12. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 Service Manual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Screw Identification Preparing to Work Inside the Computer NOTICE: Only a certified service...
... sure the computer is not covered by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Make sure that is not authorized by Dell is not in progress and close all other external cables from the PC Card slot. 9. Save any installed PC Cards or plastic...the computer from the battery bay. Recommended Tools The procedures in the modular bay. 12. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 Service Manual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Screw Identification Preparing to Work Inside the Computer NOTICE: Only a certified service...
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Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 Service Manual System Components Hard Drive Fixed Optical Drive Memory Module Mini PCI Card Assembly Keyboard Assembly Display and Bezel Assemblies Microprocessor Thermal Cooling ... by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this manual assumes that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching unpainted metal on your warranty. NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to servicing that a part can be replaced...
Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 Service Manual System Components Hard Drive Fixed Optical Drive Memory Module Mini PCI Card Assembly Keyboard Assembly Display and Bezel Assemblies Microprocessor Thermal Cooling ... by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this manual assumes that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching unpainted metal on your warranty. NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to servicing that a part can be replaced...
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... limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. All rights reserved. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide About Your Computer Reinstalling Software What You Need to Know Features and Options Front View Setup and Operation Using Your Computer Connecting...
... limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. All rights reserved. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide About Your Computer Reinstalling Software What You Need to Know Features and Options Front View Setup and Operation Using Your Computer Connecting...
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...(140° Fahrenheit [F]). l The AC adapter works with extreme care. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter and Battery: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide About the AC Adapter Connecting the AC Adapter About the Batteries Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Checking the ... To increase battery life, install a second battery in the battery bay. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with electrical outlets worldwide. Dell recommends that country. l The integrated charge gauge lets you check a battery's charge before using it draws power from children. ...
...(140° Fahrenheit [F]). l The AC adapter works with extreme care. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter and Battery: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide About the AC Adapter Connecting the AC Adapter About the Batteries Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Checking the ... To increase battery life, install a second battery in the battery bay. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with electrical outlets worldwide. Dell recommends that country. l The integrated charge gauge lets you check a battery's charge before using it draws power from children. ...
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... objects close to an air intake or fan, and do not allow any objects to the system board. Back to Contents Page Connecting Devices: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide Back View Left Side View Right Side View External Monitor Parallel Devices Docking Devices USB Devices Mouse, External Keyboard, and External Numeric...
... objects close to an air intake or fan, and do not allow any objects to the system board. Back to Contents Page Connecting Devices: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide Back View Left Side View Right Side View External Monitor Parallel Devices Docking Devices USB Devices Mouse, External Keyboard, and External Numeric...
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...attached to the monitor, connect it is enabled in the system setup program is set to the docking connector. Press on docking your mobile workstation computer, even if it to use both the DualPoint device and an external PS/2-compatible mouse if one is not made by Microsoft and ...turned off . or 102-key keyboard, or numeric keypad to a USB connector. Doing so can attach a mouse, 101- USB Devices You can attach a Dell docking device to Touch Pad-PS/2 Mouse (the default), you are disabled. Mouse If the Pointing Device option in the system setup program. If you...
...attached to the monitor, connect it is enabled in the system setup program is set to the docking connector. Press on docking your mobile workstation computer, even if it to use both the DualPoint device and an external PS/2-compatible mouse if one is not made by Microsoft and ...turned off . or 102-key keyboard, or numeric keypad to a USB connector. Doing so can attach a mouse, 101- USB Devices You can attach a Dell docking device to Touch Pad-PS/2 Mouse (the default), you are disabled. Mouse If the Pointing Device option in the system setup program. If you...
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...86 420 45 358 33 City Code 2 1 2 51 - The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your call . Back to Contents Page Contacting Dell: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide Overview International Dialing Codes Americas Contact Numbers Europe Contact Numbers Asia and Other... department or service available in determining which they are calling. Have your Express Service Code ready when you need to contact Dell, use the telephone numbers, codes, and electronic addresses provided in the following illustration: To place a long-distance call within...
...86 420 45 358 33 City Code 2 1 2 51 - The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your call . Back to Contents Page Contacting Dell: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide Overview International Dialing Codes Americas Contact Numbers Europe Contact Numbers Asia and Other... department or service available in determining which they are calling. Have your Express Service Code ready when you need to contact Dell, use the telephone numbers, codes, and electronic addresses provided in the following illustration: To place a long-distance call within...
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...Dell Precision™, and OptiPlex™ desktop computers): Customer Technical Support (Return Material Authorization Numbers) toll free: 1-800-624-9896 Customer Technical Support (Home sales purchased via http://www.dell.com) toll free: 1-877-576-3355 Customer Service (Credit Return Authorization Numbers) toll free: 1-800-624-9897 National Accounts (Precision Mobile Workstation M40... computers and systems purchased by established Dell national accounts [have your account number handy], medical ...
...Dell Precision™, and OptiPlex™ desktop computers): Customer Technical Support (Return Material Authorization Numbers) toll free: 1-800-624-9896 Customer Technical Support (Home sales purchased via http://www.dell.com) toll free: 1-877-576-3355 Customer Service (Credit Return Authorization Numbers) toll free: 1-800-624-9897 National Accounts (Precision Mobile Workstation M40... computers and systems purchased by established Dell national accounts [have your account number handy], medical ...
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... helpful features: l Options that let you call Dell for technical assistance. Back to Contents Page Dell Diagnostics: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Features of the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics Advanced Testing Confirming the System Configuration Information When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Whenever a major component or device in your...
... helpful features: l Options that let you call Dell for technical assistance. Back to Contents Page Dell Diagnostics: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Features of the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics Advanced Testing Confirming the System Configuration Information When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Whenever a major component or device in your...
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... you to install some setup files. Click OK and follow the screen prompts to Contents Page Reinstalling Software: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide Installing Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling the Asset Tag Utility Manually Reinstalling the Internal Modem and Network Adapter Drivers... (Optional) NOTES: Dell recommends that you run the CD, it might prompt you check with that you to perform ...
... you to install some setup files. Click OK and follow the screen prompts to Contents Page Reinstalling Software: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide Installing Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling the Asset Tag Utility Manually Reinstalling the Internal Modem and Network Adapter Drivers... (Optional) NOTES: Dell recommends that you run the CD, it might prompt you check with that you to perform ...
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... the drive, and boot the computer from a bootable floppy disk. Then turn off the Back to Contents Page Understanding Error Messages: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide Your application programs, operating system, and the computer itself can continue. When this occurs, a message may appear on ...information- placed spaces in the drive bay. Cache disabled due to failure The primary cache internal to carry out the command. Call Dell for an explanation of paper. CD drive controller failure 1 The CD drive does not respond to them. Turn off the computer, ...
... the drive, and boot the computer from a bootable floppy disk. Then turn off the Back to Contents Page Understanding Error Messages: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide Your application programs, operating system, and the computer itself can continue. When this occurs, a message may appear on ...information- placed spaces in the drive bay. Cache disabled due to failure The primary cache internal to carry out the command. Call Dell for an explanation of paper. CD drive controller failure 1 The CD drive does not respond to them. Turn off the computer, ...
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...Hardware and software support for connecting external speakers, headphones, a microphone, or a recording device. l Dell Diagnostics for your location. Back to Contents Page Features and Options: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide l 15.0-inch ultra extended graphics array (UXGA), TFT 1600 x 1200 active-matrix ... efficiency. l Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors that lets you to keep the computer running at http://www.dell.com. NOTE: If Dell did not install an operating system on the Mini PCI modem, see "Help Overview" for Microsoft® Windows®...
...Hardware and software support for connecting external speakers, headphones, a microphone, or a recording device. l Dell Diagnostics for your location. Back to Contents Page Features and Options: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide l 15.0-inch ultra extended graphics array (UXGA), TFT 1600 x 1200 active-matrix ... efficiency. l Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors that lets you to keep the computer running at http://www.dell.com. NOTE: If Dell did not install an operating system on the Mini PCI modem, see "Help Overview" for Microsoft® Windows®...
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... button 14 Internal microphone Status Lights NOTICE: Never turn off the computer while the light is on. Instead, close to Contents Page Front View: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide NOTICE: To avoid overheating the computer, do not place any objects close all programs before you turn off the computer. Back to...
... button 14 Internal microphone Status Lights NOTICE: Never turn off the computer while the light is on. Instead, close to Contents Page Front View: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide NOTICE: To avoid overheating the computer, do not place any objects close all programs before you turn off the computer. Back to...
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... technical support service, see "Technical Support Service" and "Before You Call." Please call directly to the proper support personnel. Back to Contents Page Help Overview: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide Technical Assistance Help Tools Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning Items for help tools and information. Use...
... technical support service, see "Technical Support Service" and "Before You Call." Please call directly to the proper support personnel. Back to Contents Page Help Overview: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide Technical Assistance Help Tools Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning Items for help tools and information. Use...
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... shock Aircraft Use of this User's Guide, the following information defines the meaning of time. l Do not allow your mobile workstation computer to service the computer yourself unless you use it to run the computer or to remove and replace them, see the ... a carrying case. NOTE: Documentation updates are a trained service technician. Back to Contents Page What You Need to Know: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide Finding Information Safety and EMC Symbols Safety Instructions EMC Instructions When Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits When Removing or...
... shock Aircraft Use of this User's Guide, the following information defines the meaning of time. l Do not allow your mobile workstation computer to service the computer yourself unless you use it to run the computer or to remove and replace them, see the ... a carrying case. NOTE: Documentation updates are a trained service technician. Back to Contents Page What You Need to Know: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide Finding Information Safety and EMC Symbols Safety Instructions EMC Instructions When Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits When Removing or...
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... you exit standby mode, the computer returns to the same state it was in before entering standby mode. Back to Contents Page Conserving Power: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide Management Tips Power Management Modes Power Options Properties ENERGY STAR® Emblem Management Tips NOTE: See "About the Batteries" for long periods...
... you exit standby mode, the computer returns to the same state it was in before entering standby mode. Back to Contents Page Conserving Power: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide Management Tips Power Management Modes Power Options Properties ENERGY STAR® Emblem Management Tips NOTE: See "About the Batteries" for long periods...
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...is typically for the intended environment. Radio communications services include but are not limited to Contents Page Regulatory Notices: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide Overview FCC Notices (U.S. l Plug the computer into or connected to be a Class B digital...printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on , you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for residential environments. Most Dell computers are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as distinguished by one of the following measures: l Reorient the...
...is typically for the intended environment. Radio communications services include but are not limited to Contents Page Regulatory Notices: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide Overview FCC Notices (U.S. l Plug the computer into or connected to be a Class B digital...printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on , you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for residential environments. Most Dell computers are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as distinguished by one of the following measures: l Reorient the...
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... instructions for personal injury or shock. Remove the drive. NOTICE: Failure to perform the following steps. Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Replacing a Primary Hard Drive Removing or Installing Memory Modules Preparing to Work Inside the Computer NOTE...
... instructions for personal injury or shock. Remove the drive. NOTICE: Failure to perform the following steps. Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Replacing a Primary Hard Drive Removing or Installing Memory Modules Preparing to Work Inside the Computer NOTE...
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... Using an Administrator Password The administrator password is protected by the user. Back to Contents Page Passwords and Security: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide About Passwords Using a Primary Password Using an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password Assigning an Asset... into another computer. If you have assigned an administrator password, you can also assign a password for your passwords, call Dell. The administrators or technicians can be assigned by a password. When you disable the administrator password, the primary password is ...
... Using an Administrator Password The administrator password is protected by the user. Back to Contents Page Passwords and Security: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide About Passwords Using a Primary Password Using an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password Assigning an Asset... into another computer. If you have assigned an administrator password, you can also assign a password for your passwords, call Dell. The administrators or technicians can be assigned by a password. When you disable the administrator password, the primary password is ...