Dell Precision M40
The Precision M40 is a mobile workstation laptop released by Dell in 2001. It was the first Precision laptop. The M40 was essentially just a souped-up Latitude C810.
Specifications
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Pentium III-M "Tualatin" @1.2GHz |
| Chipset | Intel 815EP |
| RAM | 2x PC133 SDRAM Slots - 512MB Standard - 512MB Maximum |
| Hard Disk | 2.5" IDE - Uses proprietary connector - 48GB Standard |
| Display Options | 15.0" TFT LCD @1600x1200 |
| GPU Options | NVIDIA Quadro2 Go - 32MB VRAM |
| Audio | ESS Maestro 3i |
| Main Battery | Lithium Ion (8-cell) |
| CMOS Battery | VARTA 6-cell NiMH |
| Power Supply | Latitude C-Series 3-pin - Dell PA-2, PA-6, or PA-9 |
| Disk Drives | Fixed DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive Latitude C-Series Modular Bay supporting the following: - Various CD & DVD drives - 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Drive - ZIP Drive - 2nd HDD - 2nd Battery |
| PC Cards | 2x PCMCIA/CardBus Slots |
| Networking | - Modem - Ethernet - WiFi |
| Other I/O | - 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 1x Dock Connector - 1x PS/2 - 2x USB 1.x - 1x IEEE1394 FireWire - 1x Line In - 1x Mic In - 1x Headphone Out - 1x S-Video Out - Infrared |
| BIOS | Dell BIOS (Phoenix-based) |
| Pointing Device | Trackpad and TrackPoint |
Resources
 Drivers |
 User Manual |
 Service Manual |
|---|
Common Faults & Maintenance
CMOS Battery Leaks
The Varta NiMH CMOS battery in the M40 is extremely prone to leaking and should be removed from every unit. It is located under the palmrest, and while not close to the motherboard, it will corrode the ribbon cable for the trackpad if it leaks.
Gallery
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Page last updated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/02/2024
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