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...either potential damage to avoid the problem. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. A00 Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Before You Begin Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Hard Drive Memory FCM (Flash Cache Module) Coin... important information that helps you how to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; All rights reserved. Bluetooth is used in this document is strictly forbidden. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Precision are trademarks of your computer.
...either potential damage to avoid the problem. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. A00 Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Before You Begin Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Hard Drive Memory FCM (Flash Cache Module) Coin... important information that helps you how to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; All rights reserved. Bluetooth is used in this document is strictly forbidden. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Precision are trademarks of your computer.
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... grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer. 1. Remove the processor (see Modem). 11. 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.
... grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer. 1. Remove the processor (see Modem). 11. 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.
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... Removing the System Board). 9. Remove the system board (see Hinge Cover). 4. Remove the display assembly (see Hard Drive). 3. 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. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Display...
... Removing the System Board). 9. Remove the system board (see Hinge Cover). 4. Remove the display assembly (see Hard Drive). 3. 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. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Display...
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Shut down . Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is complete. Do not touch the components or contacts on the cable itself. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the locking tabs ... avoid damaging the computer, perform the following conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in reverse order. Back 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 about 4 seconds to turn off . Some...
Shut down . Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is complete. Do not touch the components or contacts on the cable itself. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the locking tabs ... avoid damaging the computer, perform the following conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in reverse order. Back 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 about 4 seconds to turn off . Some...
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... cable connector. 1 card 2 card connector Back to the right. 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 computer. b. Lift the card out of the computer. a. Disconnect the...
... cable connector. 1 card 2 card connector Back to the right. 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 computer. b. Lift the card out of the computer. a. Disconnect the...
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.... The ExpressCard slot has one connector that supports 54-mm cards. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. 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 begin any...
.... The ExpressCard slot has one connector that supports 54-mm cards. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. 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 begin any...
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... coin-cell battery connector from the connector on system board 2 coin-cell battery 3 coin-cell battery connector 3. 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. Slide the battery out of the computer. 1. Remove...
... coin-cell battery connector from the connector on system board 2 coin-cell battery 3 coin-cell battery connector 3. 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. Slide the battery out of the computer. 1. Remove...
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.... Remove the hinge cover (see Display Assembly). 5. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly). 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...
.... Remove the hinge cover (see Display Assembly). 5. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly). 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...
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Loosen in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Palm Rest). 6. 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. Remove the palm rest (see Display Assembly). 5. Lift ...
Loosen in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Palm Rest). 6. 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. Remove the palm rest (see Display Assembly). 5. Lift ...
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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...
... 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...
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... yourself 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.
... yourself 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.
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... touching one of the metal connectors on the back panel of the computer. 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. NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself...
... touching one of the metal connectors on the back panel of the computer. 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. NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself...
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... Now to enter the system setup program. 4. The file icon appears on the computer. 3. Back 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...BIOS from the drive and restart the computer. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Remove the flash BIOS-update program CD from the CD. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I ...
... Now to enter the system setup program. 4. The file icon appears on the computer. 3. Back 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...BIOS from the drive and restart the computer. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Remove the flash BIOS-update program CD from the CD. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I ...
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... (2) NOTICE: When the hard drive is turned on sides of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for storing or shipping the hard drive. 5. To replace the hard drive in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: Use... hard drive onto the new hard drive and fasten the two M3 x 5-mm screws on the new hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive.
... (2) NOTICE: When the hard drive is turned on sides of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for storing or shipping the hard drive. 5. To replace the hard drive in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: Use... hard drive onto the new hard drive and fasten the two M3 x 5-mm screws on the new hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive.
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Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the palmrest to avoid damaging the cable. NOTICE: When replacing the hinge cover, ensure the cable for ...
Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the palmrest to avoid damaging the cable. NOTICE: When replacing the hinge cover, ensure the cable for ...
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... of the keyboard into the palm rest and lay the keyboard down on the system board. 5. 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. Back to Contents Page NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge...
... of the keyboard into the palm rest and lay the keyboard down on the system board. 5. 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. Back to Contents Page NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge...
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... module, remove the existing module: NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use DIMM B. Remove the module from Dell are upgrading memory, you may not function at optimal performance. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. If you did not order... module cover. No error message indicates this section, follow the safety instructions in the connector slot. 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 the new modules from the...
... module, remove the existing module: NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use DIMM B. Remove the module from Dell are upgrading memory, you may not function at optimal performance. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. If you did not order... module cover. No error message indicates this section, follow the safety instructions in the connector slot. 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 the new modules from the...
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... Area Network (WLAN) Cards 1. Ground yourself by pushing the metal securing brackets away from the card. 1 antenna cables b. Back to Contents Page Communications Cards Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Wireless Cards Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card (optional) Wireless Cards If you return to step 6. If you begin any of the computer...
... Area Network (WLAN) Cards 1. Ground yourself by pushing the metal securing brackets away from the card. 1 antenna cables b. Back to Contents Page Communications Cards Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Wireless Cards Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card (optional) Wireless Cards If you return to step 6. If you begin any of the computer...
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... screw 3 modem pull-tab NOTICE: Do not disconnect the modem cable from the modem. Remove the keyboard (see Display Assembly). 5. Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Keyboard). 4.
... screw 3 modem pull-tab NOTICE: Do not disconnect the modem cable from the modem. Remove the keyboard (see Display Assembly). 5. Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Keyboard). 4.
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... by using a wrist grounding strap or by lifting the inside edge of the computer. 1. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard). 6. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
... by using a wrist grounding strap or by lifting the inside edge of the computer. 1. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard). 6. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.