Dell Precision M50
The Precision M50 is a Pentium 4M-based mobile workstation laptop released by Dell in 2002. The M50 was essentially just a souped-up Latitude C840.
Specifications
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Pentium 4M @1.8, 2.0, or 2.2GHz |
| RAM | 2x 266MHz DDR Slots - 2GB Maximum |
| Hard Disk | 2.5" IDE - Uses proprietary connector - 40 or 60GB Standard |
| Display Options | 15.0" IPS LCD @1600x1200 |
| GPU Options | NVIDIA Quadro4 500 GoGL - 64MB VRAM |
| Audio | Crystal CS4205 |
| Main Battery | Lithium Ion |
| CMOS Battery | VARTA 6-cell NiMH |
| Power Supply | Latitude C-Series 3-pin - Dell PA-9 |
| Disk Drives | Fixed CD-RW or 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 - 10/100 Ethernet - WiFi (Optional) |
| 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
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Common Faults & Maintenance
CMOS Battery Leaks
The Varta NiMH CMOS battery in the M50 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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