Quick Reference Guide
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...on how you set the power management options in hibernate mode. or • Depending on how you set the power management options. Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your computer is in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power... mode by copying system data to exit hibernate mode. For more information on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your operating system. Your computer enters hibernate mode ...
...on how you set the power management options in hibernate mode. or • Depending on how you set the power management options. Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your computer is in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power... mode by copying system data to exit hibernate mode. For more information on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your operating system. Your computer enters hibernate mode ...
Quick Reference Guide
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...INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on Dell™ computers. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, CDS, AND DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT...If you are having problems connecting to scan the computer and remove spyware. Enter the system setup program, review your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to a software problem. If all tests run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer, run ...
...INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on Dell™ computers. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, CDS, AND DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT...If you are having problems connecting to scan the computer and remove spyware. Enter the system setup program, review your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to a software problem. If all tests run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer, run ...
Service Manual (English Only)
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... Module). 10. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Remove the processor (see Modem). 11. Remove the hard drive (see Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Hard Drive). 3. Remove the display assembly (see Fan). 12. Remove the fan (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Back to Contents Page Base Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the...
... Module). 10. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Remove the processor (see Modem). 11. Remove the hard drive (see Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Hard Drive). 3. Remove the display assembly (see Fan). 12. Remove the fan (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Back to Contents Page Base Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the...
Service Manual (English Only)
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Back to Contents Page Remove the display assembly (see Palm Rest). 7. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Display Assembly). 6. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Hard Drive). 3. Remove the hard drive (see Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly). 8. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before...
Back to Contents Page Remove the display assembly (see Palm Rest). 7. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Display Assembly). 6. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Hard Drive). 3. Remove the hard drive (see Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly). 8. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before...
Service Manual (English Only)
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... Press during POST to download the file. 5. The File Download window appears. 6. Flashing the BIOS From a CD 1. Remove the flash BIOS-update program CD from the hard drive. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to disk and then click OK. Insert ... program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer 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 installed properly. NOTE: If you do not have a...
... Press during POST to download the file. 5. The File Download window appears. 6. Flashing the BIOS From a CD 1. Remove the flash BIOS-update program CD from the hard drive. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to disk and then click OK. Insert ... program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer 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 installed properly. NOTE: If you do not have a...
Service Manual (English Only)
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... you took off the old hard drive onto the new hard drive and fasten the two M3 x 5-mm screws on sides of hard drive bezel 2 hard drive bezel 3 hard drive 3. If you use excessive force, you begin any of the hard drive bezel and pull the bezel off your computer before removing the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before...
... you took off the old hard drive onto the new hard drive and fasten the two M3 x 5-mm screws on sides of hard drive bezel 2 hard drive bezel 3 hard drive 3. If you use excessive force, you begin any of the hard drive bezel and pull the bezel off your computer before removing the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before...
Service Manual (English Only)
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...of the palm rest. 9. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Remove the display assembly (see Hinge Cover). 5. Turn the computer bottom-side up. 10. Remove the hard drive (see Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology). 8. Remove the three M2.5 x ...Hard Drive). 4. Back to separate the palm rest from the base by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the palm rest. 12. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard). 6. Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Precision™ M4300...
...of the palm rest. 9. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Remove the display assembly (see Hinge Cover). 5. Turn the computer bottom-side up. 10. Remove the hard drive (see Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology). 8. Remove the three M2.5 x ...Hard Drive). 4. Back to separate the palm rest from the base by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the palm rest. 12. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard). 6. Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Precision™ M4300...
Service Manual (English Only)
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... provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Removing the System Board Installing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety ... screws (4) 15. Remove the hinge cover (see Memory). 7. Remove the fan (see PC Card Reader). 11. Remove the card reader (see Fan). 12. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Remove the hard drive (see Palm Rest). 9. Remove the palm rest (see Hard Drive). 3. The system ...
... provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Removing the System Board Installing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety ... screws (4) 15. Remove the hinge cover (see Memory). 7. Remove the fan (see PC Card Reader). 11. Remove the card reader (see Fan). 12. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Remove the hard drive (see Palm Rest). 9. Remove the palm rest (see Hard Drive). 3. The system ...
User's Guide
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...62 Removing a Card or Blank 63 9 Securing Your Computer Security Cable Lock 65 Smart Cards 65 About Smart Cards 65 Installing a Smart Card 66 Passwords 66 Using a Primary/System Password 67 Using an Administrator Password 67 Using a Hard Drive Password ...Dell Technical Update Service 73 Dell Diagnostics 73 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 73 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 73 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 74 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 74 Dell Support Utility 76 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 76 Clicking the Dell...
...62 Removing a Card or Blank 63 9 Securing Your Computer Security Cable Lock 65 Smart Cards 65 About Smart Cards 65 Installing a Smart Card 66 Passwords 66 Using a Primary/System Password 67 Using an Administrator Password 67 Using a Hard Drive Password ...Dell Technical Update Service 73 Dell Diagnostics 73 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 73 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 73 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 74 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 74 Dell Support Utility 76 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 76 Clicking the Dell...
User's Guide
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Before Working Inside Your Computer 107 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 Media Bay 110 110 Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111 Hinge Cover 112 Keyboard 113 Memory 115 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 119 Wireless Cards 119... (WWAN) Cards . . 122 FCM (Flash Cache Module 123 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 125 Coin-Cell Battery 127 15 Dell™ QuickSet 16 Specifications 17 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 139 Technical Support and Customer Service 139 DellConnect 140 Online Services 140 AutoTech Service 141 Automated...
Before Working Inside Your Computer 107 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 Media Bay 110 110 Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111 Hinge Cover 112 Keyboard 113 Memory 115 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 119 Wireless Cards 119... (WWAN) Cards . . 122 FCM (Flash Cache Module 123 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 125 Coin-Cell Battery 127 15 Dell™ QuickSet 16 Specifications 17 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 139 Technical Support and Customer Service 139 DellConnect 140 Online Services 140 AutoTech Service 141 Automated...
User's Guide
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...your computer while your computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Press . Close the display. - Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your operating system. 32 Using a Battery To exit hibernate mode, press the power... area on how you set the power management options. To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. • Click Start→Shut Down→Stand by ...
...your computer while your computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Press . Close the display. - Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your operating system. 32 Using a Battery To exit hibernate mode, press the power... area on how you set the power management options. To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. • Click Start→Shut Down→Stand by ...
User's Guide
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..., wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 108), and boot the computer from the computer. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I L U R E - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 73). P L E A S E R U N S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - For external keyboards...
..., wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 108), and boot the computer from the computer. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I L U R E - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 73). P L E A S E R U N S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - For external keyboards...
User's Guide
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... system clock. O F - Reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on the hard drive. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I N G V A L U E - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on page 108). Contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on page 142). The operating system cannot locate a sector on the system board may... reappears, contact Dell (see "System Setup Program" on the hard drive. TI M E - Correct the settings for instructions. The reserve battery that the drive is your computer to an electrical outlet to remove. 3 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the...
... system clock. O F - Reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on the hard drive. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I N G V A L U E - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on page 108). Contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on page 142). The operating system cannot locate a sector on the system board may... reappears, contact Dell (see "System Setup Program" on the hard drive. TI M E - Correct the settings for instructions. The reserve battery that the drive is your computer to an electrical outlet to remove. 3 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the...
User's Guide
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... run successfully, the error condition is firmly inserted into both the 86 Troubleshooting IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 73. General C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - • If necessary, uninstall and then ... Ensure that the network cable is related to scan the computer and remove spyware. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS...
... run successfully, the error condition is firmly inserted into both the 86 Troubleshooting IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 73. General C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - • If necessary, uninstall and then ... Ensure that the network cable is related to scan the computer and remove spyware. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS...
User's Guide
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... turning it in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extended PC Cards (see "Removing a Card or Blank" on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from the computer or carrying case. Packing the... Computer • Remove any external devices attached to Dell. • Create a file on the Microsoft® ...
... turning it in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extended PC Cards (see "Removing a Card or Blank" on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from the computer or carrying case. Packing the... Computer • Remove any external devices attached to Dell. • Create a file on the Microsoft® ...
User's Guide
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... Battery" on page 33). 6 Press the power button to servicing that both connectors are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from their electrical outlets. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by its metal mounting...
... Battery" on page 33). 6 Press the power button to servicing that both connectors are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from their electrical outlets. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by its metal mounting...
User's Guide
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...may damage the connector. 5 Slide the new hard drive into the bay and into place. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive carrier out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Adding and Replacing Parts ...109 NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to the chassis. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it...
...may damage the connector. 5 Slide the new hard drive into the bay and into place. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive carrier out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Adding and Replacing Parts ...109 NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to the chassis. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it...
User's Guide
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... be damaged in its original or comparable foam packaging. Removing the Device Security Screw If present, you must remove the device security screw before you can remove and install devices while the computer is running and connected to a docking device (docked). Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your docking device for instructions. 3 Close the display and...
... be damaged in its original or comparable foam packaging. Removing the Device Security Screw If present, you must remove the device security screw before you can remove and install devices while the computer is running and connected to a docking device (docked). Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your docking device for instructions. 3 Close the display and...
User's Guide
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...Digital Subscriber Line - dual-core - DVD+RW - DVI - A standard for hard drives and optical drives. EIDE - electromagnetic interference - ENERGY STAR® - direct memory access - A...correction - ECP - A parallel connector design that decrease the overall consumption of your Dell™ computer. enhanced integrated device electronics - EPP - A parallel connector design ...single processor package, thereby increasing computing efficiency and multi-tasking ability. A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. ExpressCards support ...
...Digital Subscriber Line - dual-core - DVD+RW - DVI - A standard for hard drives and optical drives. EIDE - electromagnetic interference - ENERGY STAR® - direct memory access - A...correction - ECP - A parallel connector design that decrease the overall consumption of your Dell™ computer. enhanced integrated device electronics - EPP - A parallel connector design ...single processor package, thereby increasing computing efficiency and multi-tasking ability. A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. ExpressCards support ...
User's Guide
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...chips, which the computer assigns memory addresses to the PCMCIA standard. modem - module bay - nanosecond - partition - A physical storage area on a hard drive that is a local bus that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, 154 Glossary PCI - memory module - Mini-Card - megapixel - ms ...files while you can set. Also referred to programs and computer functions, such as an LPT port. A measure of a second. A removable I /O port often used as a NIC (network interface controller). Because the data in RAM. You typically use your computer. Also referred...
...chips, which the computer assigns memory addresses to the PCMCIA standard. modem - module bay - nanosecond - partition - A physical storage area on a hard drive that is a local bus that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, 154 Glossary PCI - memory module - Mini-Card - megapixel - ms ...files while you can set. Also referred to programs and computer functions, such as an LPT port. A measure of a second. A removable I /O port often used as a NIC (network interface controller). Because the data in RAM. You typically use your computer. Also referred...