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... power button or open the display depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start or → Turn off the computer. Close the display. - For more information on hibernate mode, see "Installing a PC Card...
... power button or open the display depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start or → Turn off the computer. Close the display. - For more information on hibernate mode, see "Installing a PC Card...
Service Manual (English Only)
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... you how to avoid the problem. Reproduction in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Precision are trademarks of Dell Inc. and is strictly forbidden. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Information in any proprietary interest in this document is a... registered trademark owned by Dell under license. is used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell Inc. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Before You Begin Internal Card with Bluetooth®...
... you how to avoid the problem. Reproduction in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Precision are trademarks of Dell Inc. and is strictly forbidden. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Information in any proprietary interest in this document is a... registered trademark owned by Dell under license. is used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell Inc. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Before You Begin Internal Card with Bluetooth®...
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... Assembly). 9. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Palm Rest). 8. Remove the fan (see Removing the System Board). 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. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist...
... Assembly). 9. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Palm Rest). 8. Remove the fan (see Removing the System Board). 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. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist...
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... Cover). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard). 5. 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.
... Cover). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard). 5. 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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... the safety instructions in reverse order. l You have performed the steps in on the cable itself. 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 your computer. 1. Unless...
... the safety instructions in reverse order. l You have performed the steps in on the cable itself. 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 your computer. 1. Unless...
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... Internal Card with your computer, it is already installed. 1. 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. a. Slide the card to avoid damaging the card...
... Internal Card with your computer, it is already installed. 1. 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. a. Slide the card to avoid damaging the card...
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... 34-mm cards. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. The cards are generally marked with the 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 begin any of...
... 34-mm cards. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. The cards are generally marked with the 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 begin any of...
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... Memory). 1 plastic sleeve 4 connector on the system board. 4. 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. Remove the coin-cell battery connector from the connector on...
... Memory). 1 plastic sleeve 4 connector on the system board. 4. 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. Remove the coin-cell battery connector from the connector on...
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... grounding strap or by applying slight pressure to the center of the arrow on the processor module. 7. 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...
... grounding strap or by applying slight pressure to the center of the arrow on the processor module. 7. 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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... thermal-cooling assembly 7. Back to Contents Page 2 captive screws (6) Remove the palm rest (see Keyboard). 4. 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 hinge cover (see Display Assembly). 5. NOTICE: To...
... thermal-cooling assembly 7. Back to Contents Page 2 captive screws (6) Remove the palm rest (see Keyboard). 4. 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 hinge cover (see Display Assembly). 5. NOTICE: To...
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... 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...
... 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 Palm Rest). 5. Remove the...
... 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 Palm Rest). 5. Remove the...
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NOTE: This card is already installed. 1. 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. Remove the keyboard (see Hinge Cover). 3. NOTE: If you leave the ...
NOTE: This card is already installed. 1. 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. Remove the keyboard (see Hinge Cover). 3. NOTE: If you leave the ...
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...6. The file icon appears on the screen. The computer continues to Contents Page Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Back to boot and updates the new BIOS. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window ...from the drive and restart the computer. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. 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...
...6. The file icon appears on the screen. The computer continues to Contents Page Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Back to boot and updates the new BIOS. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window ...from the drive and restart the computer. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. 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...
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...on the new hard drive. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. Remove the new drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the sides of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions... x 5-mm screws from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from its packaging. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the ...
...on the new hard drive. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. Remove the new drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the sides of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions... x 5-mm screws from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from its packaging. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the ...
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Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the cover into place. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on the back ...
Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the cover into place. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on the back ...
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... to replace. Follow the procedures in place. 6. NOTICE: The keycaps on the palm rest to allow access 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. Replace the three M2 x 3-mm screws at the top of...
... to replace. Follow the procedures in place. 6. NOTICE: The keycaps on the palm rest to allow access 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. Replace the three M2 x 3-mm screws at the top of...
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... do not use DIMM B. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are upgrading memory, you may not function at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector. 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 Dell. NOTICE: If your original memory modules from the computer during a...
... do not use DIMM B. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are upgrading memory, you may not function at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector. 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 Dell. NOTICE: If your original memory modules from the computer during a...
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... You Begin. 2. NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you begin any of the computer. Back to Contents Page Communications Cards Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Wireless Cards Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card (optional) Wireless Cards If you are replacing a card, remove the existing card: a. CAUTION: Before you return...
... You Begin. 2. NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you begin any of the computer. Back to Contents Page Communications Cards Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Wireless Cards Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card (optional) Wireless Cards If you are replacing a card, remove the existing card: a. CAUTION: Before you return...
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...). 3. Pull up on the pull-tab to disconnect the modem from the connector on the back panel of the computer. 1. 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. Back to the system board. 7.
...). 3. Pull up on the pull-tab to disconnect the modem from the connector on the back panel of the computer. 1. 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. Back to the system board. 7.