Dell Precision M2300 User manual

DellPrecision™M2300ServiceManual
Model PP18L
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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September 2007 Rev. A00
Before You Begin
Using Cards
Media Bay Devices
Hard Drive
Hinge Cover
Keyboard
Memory
Display Assembly
Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Communications Cards
Coin-Cell Battery
Palm Rest
Modem
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Processor
PC Card Reader
Speaker
System Board
Fan
Flashing the BIOS
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Before You Begin
DellPrecision™M2300ServiceManual
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the
following conditions exist:
lYou have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer.
lYouhavereadthesafetyinformationintheDell™Product Information Guide.
lA component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
lSmall flat-blade screwdriver
lPhillips screwdriver
lSmall plastic scribe
l5-mm hex nut driver
lFlash BIOS update program CD
lProcessor extraction tool
Turning Off Your Computer
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1. Shut down the operating system:
a. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
b. In the Microsoft®Windows®XP operating system, click Start®Shut Down®Shut down.
In Microsoft®WindowsVista™,click the Windows Vista Start button in the lower-left corner of the desktop, click the arrow in the lower-right
corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down.
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete.
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2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut
down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them off.
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety.
NOTE: The appearance of your computer may vary slightly from the model shown in this document
NOTE: PC Card is not a bootable device.
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.
CAUTION: Beforeyoubeginanyoftheproceduresinthissection,followthesafetyinstructionsintheDell™ProductInformationGuide.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal
mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.

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1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
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2. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, then shut down the operating system and turn off all attached devices:
In the Microsoft®WindowsVista™operatingsystem,click Start , click the arrow icon, and then click Shut Down.
In the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, click Start®Shut Down®Shut down.
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.
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3. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
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4. Disconnect all external cables from the computer.
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5. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
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6. Remove the battery:
a. Slide the two battery-bay latch releases on the bottom of the computer toward the sides of the computer until they are engaged.
b. Grasp the battery by the battery tab, and then slide the battery horizontally toward the front of the computer.
c. Lift the battery from the battery bay.
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7. Turn the computer over and press the power button to ground the system board.
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8. Remove the PC Card or ExpressCard, if installed, from the PC Card slot (see Removing a PC Card or Blank).
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9. Remove the smart card, if installed, from the smart card slot (see Removing a Smart Card).
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NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty.
NOTICE: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal
mounting bracket. Hold a component, such as a processor, by its edges, not by its pins.
NOTICE: When disconnecting a cable, pull on the cable's connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking
tabs; before disconnecting this type of cable, press inward on the locking tabs to release the connector. When connecting or disconnecting a cable,
ensure that the connectors are correctly oriented and aligned to avoid damage to the connector and/or the connector's pins.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off your computer.
NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the operating system,
press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer, and then unplug it from the network device.
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battery
2
battery-bay latch releases (2)
3
battery tab

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Flashing the BIOS
DellPrecision™M2300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, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, flash the
BIOS from the hard drive.
Flashing the BIOS From a CD
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1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.
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2. Insert the BIOS-update program CD, and restart the computer.
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. When the flash update is complete, the
computer automatically reboots.
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3. Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.
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4. Press <Alt> and <F> to reset the computer defaults.
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5. Press <Esc>, select Save changes and reboot, and press <Enter> to save configuration changes.
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6. Remove the flash BIOS-update program CD from the drive and restart the computer.
Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive
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1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached.
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2. Turn on the computer.
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3. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com.
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4. Click Download Now to download the file.
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5. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement.
The File Download window appears.
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6. Click Save this program to disk and then click OK.
The Save In window appears.
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7. Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save.
The file downloads to your desktop.
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8. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.
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9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.
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NOTE: If you use a BIOS-update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to boot from a CD before inserting the CD.

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Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
DellPrecision™M2300ServiceManual
If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed.
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover).
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3. Remove the card cable from its routing guide.
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4. While grasping the card cable with one hand, press slightly downward on the back plastic securing-tab with a plastic scribe to release the cable end of
the card.
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5. Continue to grasp the card cable with one hand while prying the card out from underneath the metal tab with the other hand.
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CAUTION: Beforeyoubeginanyoftheproceduresinthissection,followthesafetyinstructionsintheDell™ProductInformationGuide.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer (see Before Working
Inside Your Computer).
NOTICE: Be careful when removing the card to avoid damaging the card, card cable, or surrounding components.
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connector wire
2
plastic scribe
3
back plastic securing-tab
4
metal securing tab
5
front plastic securing-tab
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cable
2
card connector
3
card
4
metal tab
5
plastic scribe
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6. Lift the card from the compartment, ensuring that you do not pull on the card cable with excessive force.
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7. Disconnect the card from the cable and remove the card from the computer.
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PC Card Reader
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove any installed media bay device (see Media Bay Devices).
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3. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover).
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4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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5. Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest).
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6. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the PC Card reader to the computer.
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7. Use the pull-tab to disconnect the PC Card reader connector from the system board.
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CAUTION: Beforeyoubeginanyoftheproceduresinthissection,followthesafetyinstructionsintheDell™ProductInformationGuide.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
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PC Card reader
2
M2 x 3-mm screws (4)
3
pull-tab
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the PC Card reader connector, do not rotate or rock the connector as you remove it. Use firm and even pressure to lift the
pull-tab vertically.

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Coin-Cell Battery
DellPrecision™M2300ServiceManual
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover).
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3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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4. Remove the battery cable connector from the connector on the system board.
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5. Being careful not to break the plastic, slightly raise the corner of the plastic mylar above the battery.
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6. While holding the plastic mylar slightly up, grasp the battery and pull it out of the battery compartment.
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CAUTION: Beforeyoubeginanyoftheproceduresinthissection,followthesafetyinstructionsintheDell™ProductInformationGuide.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer (see Before Working
Inside Your Computer).
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battery cable connector
2
coin-cell battery
3
plastic mylar

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Processor
DellPrecision™M2300ServiceManual
Removing the Processor
Installing the Processor
Removing the Processor
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove any installed media bay device (see Media Bay Devices).
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3. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover).
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4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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5. Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest).
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6. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly).
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7. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop.
The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the processor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF-socket cam screw.
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8. Remove the processor.
Installing the Processor
CAUTION: Beforeyoubeginanyoftheproceduresinthissection,followthesafetyinstructionsintheDell™ProductInformationGuide.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
NOTICE: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to
apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
NOTICE: When removing the processor, pull it straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor.
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ZIF socket
2
pin-1 corner of processor
3
ZIF-socket cam screw
CAUTION: Beforeyoubeginanyoftheproceduresinthissection,followthesafetyinstructionsintheDell™ProductInformationGuide.

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1. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor so that it points to the triangle on the system board, and insert the processor into the ZIF socket.
When the processor is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the processor are higher than the
others, the processor is not seated correctly.
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2. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor to the system board.
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3. Peel the backing off the thermal cooling pad and adhere the pad to the portion of the thermal-cooling assembly that covers the processor.
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4. Replace the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly).
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5. Replace the palm rest (see Palm Rest).
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6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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7. Replace the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover).
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8. Replace the media bay device (see Media Bay Devices).
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9. Replace the battery.
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10. Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS-update program CD (see Flashing the BIOS).
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CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor. Seating the processor properly in the ZIF socket does not
require force.
NOTICE: A processor that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the processor and ZIF socket.
NOTICE: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to
apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw.
NOTE: If necessary, ensure that you reconnect the coin-cell battery (see Coin-Cell Battery) before you replace the keyboard.

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Display Assembly
DellPrecision™M2300ServiceManual
Removing the Display Assembly
Removing the Display Bezel
Removing the Display Panel
Removing the Display Panel Brackets
Removing the Display Panel Cable
Removing the Display Hinges
Removing the Display Assembly
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover).
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3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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4. Review the cable routing diagram:
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5. Pull straight up on the pull-tab that is attached to the display cable to disconnect the cable from the system board.
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6. Disconnect the antenna cables from their card(s) (see Communications Cards).
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7. Carefully remove the antenna cables and the display cable from their routing guides.
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8. Close the display.
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9. Turn the computer upside down with the back of the computer facing you.
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CAUTION: Beforeyoubeginanyoftheproceduresinthissection,followthesafetyinstructionsintheDell™ProductInformationGuide.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
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WWAN/FCM card
connector
2
WWAN antenna cables
3
WLAN antenna cables
(black and white)
4
WLAN card
5
pull-tab
6
display cable
7
WLAN antenna cables
(white and gray)
8
WLAN antenna cable (gray;
currently unused)
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NOTICE: To avoid damage to your computer, use the illustration above when replacing the display assembly to carefully reroute the cables in the
appropriate cable channels. Route the gray and black antenna cables beneath the white antenna cable, and the black display cable on top of the white
antenna cable.

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10. From the back of the computer, remove the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws.
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11. From the bottom of the computer, remove the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws labeled "D."
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12. Turn the computer top-side up and open the display.
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13. Lift the display assembly out of the computer base.
Removing the Display Bezel
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the display assembly (see Display Assembly).
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3. Use a plastic scribe to pry the six rubber screw-covers/display-bumpers out of the screw holes on the front of the bezel.
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antenna cables (2)
2
display cable pull-tab
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CAUTION: Beforeyoubeginanyoftheproceduresinthissection,followthesafetyinstructionsintheDell™ProductInformationGuide.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.

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4. Remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm shoulder screws from the front of the bezel.
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5. Starting from the outside edge of the top of the bezel, use your fingers to push the bezel in to release the snaps. Release the sides of the bezel next by
pushing out or away from the display panel. If necessary, use a plastic scribe to release the corners of the bezel from the display panel.
Removing the Display Panel
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the display assembly (see Display Assembly).
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3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).
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4. Remove the three M2 x 3-mm screws from each side of the display panel.
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screw covers/display bumpers (6)
2
M2.5 x 5-mm shoulder screws (6)
3
display bezel
4
display panel
5
top cover
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NOTICE: Carefully separate the bezel from the top cover to avoid damage to the bezel.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer when replacing the display bezel, ensure that the bezel edges line up with those on the top cover, and snap
into place around the entire perimeter of the top cover.
CAUTION: Beforeyoubeginanyoftheproceduresinthissection,followthesafetyinstructionsintheDell™ Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
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display panel
2
M2 x 3-mm screws (6)
3
top cover
4
display cable
5
bracket tabs (4)
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CAUTION: To avoid damage to your display panel, handle the panel by the bracket tabs only.

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5. Lift the display panel a few inches from the top cover.
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6. Draw the display cable pull-tab away from the top cover to release the display cable, and lift the display panel fully from the top cover.
Removing the Display Panel Brackets
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the display assembly (see Display Assembly).
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3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).
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4. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel).
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5. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws from each side of the display panel.
Removing the Display Panel Cable
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the display assembly (see Display Assembly).
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3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).
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4. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel).
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5. Turn over the display panel and place it on a clean surface.
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6. Gently pull the pull-tab on the bottom flex-cable connector to release the cable from the inverter board.
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7. Squeeze the flex-cable release levers at either side of the top flex-cable connector to release the connector.
CAUTION: Beforeyoubeginanyoftheproceduresinthissection,followthesafetyinstructionsintheDell™ProductInformationGuide.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
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display
panel
2
display panel brackets (2) (left and
right of display panel)
3
M2 x 3-mm screws (4 each on
sides of display panel)
CAUTION: Beforeyoubeginanyoftheproceduresinthissection,followthesafetyinstructionsintheDell™ProductInformationGuide.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the computer when replacing the bottom flex cable, gently support the bottom of the inverter board with one finger as
you reseat the bottom flex-cable connector. Do not bend the inverter board.

Removing the Display Hinges
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the display assembly (see Display Assembly).
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3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).
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4. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel).
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5. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw from the right display hinge.
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6. Lift the right display hinge off the two alignment pins and out of the top cover.
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7. Repeat step 5 and step 6 for the left display hinge.
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top flex-cable
connector
2
flex-cable release levers
(2)
3
back of display panel
4
inverter board
5
bottom flex-cable
connector
6
pull-tab on bottom flex-cable
connector
CAUTION: Beforeyoubeginanyoftheproceduresinthissection,followthesafetyinstructionsintheDell™ProductInformationGuide.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
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M2.5 x 5-mm screw
2
display hinges (2)
(left and right)
3
top cover
4
alignment pin
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Fan
DellPrecision™M2300ServiceManual
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).
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3. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that secures the fan to the base.
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4. Lift the fan assembly out of the base.
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CAUTION: Beforeyoubeginanyoftheproceduresinthissection,followthesafetyinstructionsintheDell™ProductInformationGuide.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.

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Hard Drive
DellPrecision™M2300ServiceManual
To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay:
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Turn the computer over, and remove the two hard-drive screws.
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3. Slide the hard drive out of the computer.
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4. Remove the new drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
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5. Slide the hard drive into the bay until it is fully seated.
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6. Replace and tighten the two hard-drive screws.
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7. Use your Operating System installation media to install the operating system for your computer (see your User's Guide for information).
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8. Use the Drivers and Utilities media to install the drivers and utilities for your computer (see your User's Guide for information).
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CAUTION: Beforeyoubeginanyoftheproceduresinthissection,followthesafetyinstructionsintheDell™ProductInformationGuide.
CAUTION: Do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from the computer while the drive is hot.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in a
power management mode.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the hard drive, handle the drive with care.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.
NOTE: You need the Operating System installation media to install the Microsoft®Windows®operating system. You also need the Drivers and Utilities
media for your computer to install the drivers and utilities on a new hard drive.
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hard drive screws (2)
2
hard drive
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NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging.
NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.

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Hinge Cover
DellPrecision™M2300ServiceManual
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that the display rests flat on your work surface.
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3. Starting on the right side of the computer, use a plastic scribe (inserted into the indent) to pry up the hinge cover. Lift the cover away from the computer
going from the right toward the left, and then lay the cover aside.
To replace the hinge cover:
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1. Insert the left edge of the cover into place.
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2. Press from left to right until the cover snaps into place, ensuring that the hinge cover edges line up with those on the palm rest.
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CAUTION: Beforeyoubeginanyoftheproceduresinthissection,followthesafetyinstructionsintheDell™ProductInformationGuide.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
NOTICE: The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is used. Be careful when removing the hinge cover.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously. Removing the hinge cover in a different way than
described may cause the plastic to break.
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hinge cover
2
plastic scribe
3
indent
NOTICE: Before installing the hinge cover, ensure that all cables are routed correctly. Improper routing of the cables can cause damage to the cables.

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Keyboard
DellPrecision™M2300ServiceManual
Removing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover).
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3. Remove the three screws at the top of the keyboard.
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4. Ease the edges of the keyboard out of the small detents on the sides, then slide the keyboard slightly forward to free the keyboard tabs from the palm
rest.
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5. Rotate the top of the keyboard forward and away from the display, and lay it upside-down on the palm rest to gain access to the keyboard connector.
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6. If the keyboard cable is held in place by a locking arm next to the keyboard connector, carefully spread the retaining bracket away from the connector so
that you can pivot the keyboard-cable locking arm upward to release the cable.
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7. Pull up on the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard cable connector from the keyboard connector on the system board.
Replacing the Keyboard
CAUTION: Beforeyoubeginanyoftheproceduresinthissection,followthesafetyinstructionsintheDell™ProductInformationGuide.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the
keyboard.
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screws (3)
2
keyboard tab (5)
3
palm rest
4
pull-tab
5
keyboard-cable locking arm
6
keyboard cable connector
7
retaining bracket
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NOTE: Lift the keyboard carefully to ensure that you do not pull on the keyboard cable.
CAUTION: Beforeyoubeginanyoftheproceduresinthissection,followthesafetyinstructionsintheDell™ProductInformationGuide.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.

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1. Connect the keyboard connector to the system board.
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2. Fold the pull-tab down and secure it and the keyboard cable underneath the locking arm before locking it in place.
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3. Place the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest and lay the keyboard down on the palm rest, pressing the sides down into the
detents.
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4. Replace the three screws at the top of the keyboard.
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5. Replace the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover).
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NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest, and
then secure the keyboard in place.