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...recording prompts you for the information needed to call your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for problems with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 50. 47 If you have ordered, you can go to support....dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. Automated ...
...recording prompts you for the information needed to call your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for problems with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 50. 47 If you have ordered, you can go to support....dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. Automated ...
Setup Guide
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...e-mail. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 52 reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside... Dell Support website at support.dell.com. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall Notebook System Software (NSS), or update drivers for your Operating System disc. See: your computer, and readme files. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your operating system. INSPIRON ...
...e-mail. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 52 reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside... Dell Support website at support.dell.com. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall Notebook System Software (NSS), or update drivers for your Operating System disc. See: your computer, and readme files. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your operating system. INSPIRON ...
Owner's Manual
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...or Mouse Problems 121 Video and Display Problems 122 If the display is blank 122 If the display is difficult to read 123 If only part of the display is readable 124 Drivers 124 What Is a Driver 124 Identifying Drivers 125 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 125 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware... in the Windows Vista® Operating System 127 Restoring Your Operating System 128 Using Windows Vista System Restore 128 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 133 Before You Begin 133 Recommended Tools 133 Turning Off Your Computer 133 Before Working Inside Your Computer 134 Contents 9
...or Mouse Problems 121 Video and Display Problems 122 If the display is blank 122 If the display is difficult to read 123 If only part of the display is readable 124 Drivers 124 What Is a Driver 124 Identifying Drivers 125 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 125 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware... in the Windows Vista® Operating System 127 Restoring Your Operating System 128 Using Windows Vista System Restore 128 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 133 Before You Begin 133 Recommended Tools 133 Turning Off Your Computer 133 Before Working Inside Your Computer 134 Contents 9
Owner's Manual
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...System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit Diagnostics After you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your part. Symptom Tree Lists a number of tracing the problem quickly. NOTE: The Service Tag for the option you select Extended...error code and problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on the symptom of the problem you want . When contacting Dell support, have selected the Test System option from the menu below to run . Extended Test Performs a thorough check of each test ...
...System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit Diagnostics After you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your part. Symptom Tree Lists a number of tracing the problem quickly. NOTE: The Service Tag for the option you select Extended...error code and problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on the symptom of the problem you want . When contacting Dell support, have selected the Test System option from the menu below to run . Extended Test Performs a thorough check of each test ...
Owner's Manual
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If only part of specialized commands that only its own set of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external ... that you are not on your operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program. You may be defective. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. 124 Troubleshooting Contact...
If only part of specialized commands that only its own set of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external ... that you are not on your operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program. You may be defective. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. 124 Troubleshooting Contact...
Owner's Manual
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...dell.com) Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in reverse order. Adding and Replacing Parts... 133 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off your computer...
...dell.com) Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in reverse order. Adding and Replacing Parts... 133 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off your computer...
Owner's Manual
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...prevent damage to the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer, and... the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any connector pins. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5 Turn the computer over. 134 Adding and Replacing Parts Some cables have a connector with care. NOTE: To avoid damage to prevent the computer cover from their ...
...prevent damage to the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer, and... the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any connector pins. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5 Turn the computer over. 134 Adding and Replacing Parts Some cables have a connector with care. NOTE: To avoid damage to prevent the computer cover from their ...
Owner's Manual
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... computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Sleep state. Adding and Replacing Parts 135 Hard Drive CAUTION: If you begin any installed cards from the computer when the drive is on page 81). NOTICE: To prevent data loss...
... computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Sleep state. Adding and Replacing Parts 135 Hard Drive CAUTION: If you begin any installed cards from the computer when the drive is on page 81). NOTICE: To prevent data loss...
Owner's Manual
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... Guide). 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 136 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell, you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page...
... Guide). 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 136 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell, you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page...
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... and Utilities" on page 125). If you use excessive force, you may be damaged in its packaging. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Adding and Replacing Parts 137 Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Remove the new drive from its original, or comparable, foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive...
... and Utilities" on page 125). If you use excessive force, you may be damaged in its packaging. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Adding and Replacing Parts 137 Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Remove the new drive from its original, or comparable, foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive...
Owner's Manual
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... screw 2 notch Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Slide the optical drive into the bay. 2 Replace and tighten the locking screw. 3 optical drive 138 Adding and Replacing Parts
... screw 2 notch Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Slide the optical drive into the bay. 2 Replace and tighten the locking screw. 3 optical drive 138 Adding and Replacing Parts
Owner's Manual
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Removing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 139 NOTICE: To avoid damage to the data cable connected to the system board, ensure that you do not lift the cover on both sides ...
Removing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 139 NOTICE: To avoid damage to the data cable connected to the system board, ensure that you do not lift the cover on both sides ...
Owner's Manual
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... to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay. CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. 140 Adding and Replacing Parts Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on the back of the computer).
... to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay. CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. 140 Adding and Replacing Parts Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on the back of the computer).
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... page 139). 3 Remove the two screws at the top of the keyboard connector. 1 2 3 4 5 1 screws (2) 3 keyboard tabs (5) 5 keyboard connector latch 2 keyboard 4 keyboard cable Adding and Replacing Parts 141
... page 139). 3 Remove the two screws at the top of the keyboard connector. 1 2 3 4 5 1 screws (2) 3 keyboard tabs (5) 5 keyboard connector latch 2 keyboard 4 keyboard cable Adding and Replacing Parts 141
Owner's Manual
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... Module The memory modules are intended for information on page 29), and remove the cover. 142 Adding and Replacing Parts Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, DIMM A and DIMM B, accessed from Dell are covered under the memory module cover on the bottom of the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before...
... Module The memory modules are intended for information on page 29), and remove the cover. 142 Adding and Replacing Parts Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, DIMM A and DIMM B, accessed from Dell are covered under the memory module cover on the bottom of the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before...
Owner's Manual
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NOTICE: 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). 3 Use your fingertips to spread the memory module securing clips. Adding and Replacing Parts 143 1 2 1 cover 2 captive screws (5) NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. 4 Remove the module from the connector.
NOTICE: 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). 3 Use your fingertips to spread the memory module securing clips. Adding and Replacing Parts 143 1 2 1 cover 2 captive screws (5) NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. 4 Remove the module from the connector.
Owner's Manual
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No error message indicates this failure. 144 Adding and Replacing Parts If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module ...
No error message indicates this failure. 144 Adding and Replacing Parts If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module ...
Owner's Manual
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Adding and Replacing Parts 145 Forcing the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start →Help and Support→Dell System Information. 1 2 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE: If the cover...
Adding and Replacing Parts 145 Forcing the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start →Help and Support→Dell System Information. 1 2 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE: If the cover...
Owner's Manual
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the card facing away from the compartment. 1 2 1 SIM 2 battery bay 146 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Only GSM (HSDPA) type cards need a SIM. Subscriber Identity Module (Optional) Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity. ...
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the card facing away from the compartment. 1 2 1 SIM 2 battery bay 146 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Only GSM (HSDPA) type cards need a SIM. Subscriber Identity Module (Optional) Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity. ...
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..." on page 133. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Loosen the eight captive screws securing the cover and remove the cover. 1 2 1 cover 2 captive screws (5) Adding and Replacing Parts 147 Wireless Mini-Cards CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer.
..." on page 133. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Loosen the eight captive screws securing the cover and remove the cover. 1 2 1 cover 2 captive screws (5) Adding and Replacing Parts 147 Wireless Mini-Cards CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer.