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... interest in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Bluetooth is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the...indicates important information that helps you how to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Before You Begin Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Hard Drive Memory FCM (Flash Cache Module) Coin...
... interest in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Bluetooth is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the...indicates important information that helps you how to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Before You Begin Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Hard Drive Memory FCM (Flash Cache Module) Coin...
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... board (see Hard Drive). 3. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the System Board). Remove the processor (see Hinge Cover). 4. Back to Contents Page Base Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Processor Module). 10...
... board (see Hard Drive). 3. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the System Board). Remove the processor (see Hinge Cover). 4. Back to Contents Page Base Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Processor Module). 10...
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... assembly (see Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly). 8. To remove the battery latch, use a plastic scribe or screwdriver to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
... assembly (see Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly). 8. To remove the battery latch, use a plastic scribe or screwdriver to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
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Back to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is complete. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document... disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on your computer. Shut down . NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on its edges, not by your computer from potential damage and to avoid bending any...process is not covered by its pins. Damage due to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This chapter provides procedures for...
Back to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is complete. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document... disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on your computer. Shut down . NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on its edges, not by your computer from potential damage and to avoid bending any...process is not covered by its pins. Damage due to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This chapter provides procedures for...
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... the card from its compartment in Before You Begin. 2. If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Remove the card from the card cable connector. 1 card...
... the card from its compartment in Before You Begin. 2. If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Remove the card from the card cable connector. 1 card...
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..., see Removing a Card or Blank. The computer automatically detects the card. Striking the end of an installed card. Back to Contents Page Using Cards Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Card Types Card Blanks Extended Cards Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard Removing a Card or Blank Card Types CAUTION: Before you encounter too much resistance...
..., see Removing a Card or Blank. The computer automatically detects the card. Striking the end of an installed card. Back to Contents Page Using Cards Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Card Types Card Blanks Extended Cards Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard Removing a Card or Blank Card Types CAUTION: Before you encounter too much resistance...
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... on system board 2 coin-cell battery 3 coin-cell battery connector 3. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page
... on system board 2 coin-cell battery 3 coin-cell battery connector 3. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page
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... in the Product Information Guide. Be careful not to bend the pins on the back panel of processor 8. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Installing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the...
... in the Product Information Guide. Be careful not to bend the pins on the back panel of processor 8. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Installing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the...
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... the six captive screws, labeled "1" through "6" that secure the processor thermal-cooling assembly. 1 processor thermal-cooling assembly 7. Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
... the six captive screws, labeled "1" through "6" that secure the processor thermal-cooling assembly. 1 processor thermal-cooling assembly 7. Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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... strap or by periodically touching a connector on the pull-tab that is attached to the display-feed flex cable to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Installing the Display Panel Removing the Display Panel Brackets Removing the Display...
... strap or by periodically touching a connector on the pull-tab that is attached to the display-feed flex cable to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Installing the Display Panel Removing the Display Panel Brackets Removing the Display...
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... by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the base. 1 fan assembly Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the palm rest (see Keyboard). 4. Remove the hinge cover...
... by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the base. 1 fan assembly Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the palm rest (see Keyboard). 4. Remove the hinge cover...
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... in the Product Information Guide. Lift the card out of the FCM card. 6. NOTE: If you return to Contents Page FCM (Flash Cache Module) Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on...
... in the Product Information Guide. Lift the card out of the FCM card. 6. NOTE: If you return to Contents Page FCM (Flash Cache Module) Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on...
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Back to download the file. 5. Turn on the screen. Click Download Now to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with the new system board, ...-update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to Contents Page Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the computer. 3. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in ,...
Back to download the file. 5. Turn on the screen. Click Download Now to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with the new system board, ...-update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to Contents Page Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the computer. 3. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in ,...
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.... Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is not in the computer, store it in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for storing or shipping the hard drive. 5. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off the...bump can damage the drive. Save the original packaging for hard drives from its packaging. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in protective antistatic packaging.
.... Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is not in the computer, store it in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for storing or shipping the hard drive. 5. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off the...bump can damage the drive. Save the original packaging for hard drives from its packaging. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in protective antistatic packaging.
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... the procedures in the indent to right until the cover snaps into the hinge cover slot, and press from right to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the cover into place. Back to left, and remove it rests on your work surface.
... the procedures in the indent to right until the cover snaps into the hinge cover slot, and press from right to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the cover into place. Back to left, and remove it rests on your work surface.
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... cover (see Hinge Cover). 3. Replace the three M2 x 3-mm screws at the top of the computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: The keycaps on the system board. 7. To replace the keyboard...
... cover (see Hinge Cover). 3. Replace the three M2 x 3-mm screws at the top of the computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: The keycaps on the system board. 7. To replace the keyboard...
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... connector labeled "DIMM A." Replace the keyboard (see Keyboard). 4. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover). 3. b. Remove the module from Dell are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not feel the click, remove... procedures in this failure. 6. DIMM A holds the basic memory module as configured from Dell. NOTE: If the memory module is empty. a. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any new modules that you may have, even if you purchased...
... connector labeled "DIMM A." Replace the keyboard (see Keyboard). 4. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover). 3. b. Remove the module from Dell are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not feel the click, remove... procedures in this failure. 6. DIMM A holds the basic memory module as configured from Dell. NOTE: If the memory module is empty. a. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any new modules that you may have, even if you purchased...
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... connectors on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Communications Cards Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Wireless Cards Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card (optional) Wireless Cards If you ordered a wireless LAN or WAN card with your computer, the card is...
... connectors on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Communications Cards Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Wireless Cards Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card (optional) Wireless Cards If you ordered a wireless LAN or WAN card with your computer, the card is...
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Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that attaches the modem to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see Hinge Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Remove the hinge cover (see the safety ...
Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that attaches the modem to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see Hinge Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Remove the hinge cover (see the safety ...
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... top of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the base to avoid damage to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the media bay. 3. Remove the hinge cover (see Hard Drive). 4. NOTICE: To avoid...
... top of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the base to avoid damage to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the media bay. 3. Remove the hinge cover (see Hard Drive). 4. NOTICE: To avoid...