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... 46 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 46 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 47 Drivers 48 What Is a Driver 48 Identifying Drivers 48 Reinstalling Drivers 49 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 50 Restoring Your Operating System 50 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 50 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 53 Recommended Tools...
... 46 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 46 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 47 Drivers 48 What Is a Driver 48 Identifying Drivers 48 Reinstalling Drivers 49 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 50 Restoring Your Operating System 50 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 50 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 53 Recommended Tools...
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... incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see page 96). Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the device is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not ...work properly, contact Dell (see page 78). Replace the battery only with your computer: • If you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is...
... incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see page 96). Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the device is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not ...work properly, contact Dell (see page 78). Replace the battery only with your computer: • If you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is...
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...Function Displays the results of devices. Troubleshooting Tools 47 Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your part. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for the option you want to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. NOTE:... Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 47). Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem ...
...Function Displays the results of devices. Troubleshooting Tools 47 Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your part. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for the option you want to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. NOTE:... Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 47). Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem ...
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...shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in...close any open files and exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any attached ...
...shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in...close any open files and exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any attached ...
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... the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to reattach the door, see page 58. 54 Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to avoid bending... any connector pins. if you remove it or accidentally knock it snaps back in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin working inside your computer, ground yourself by your warranty. As you are using certain Flash Media...
... the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to reattach the door, see page 58. 54 Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to avoid bending... any connector pins. if you remove it or accidentally knock it snaps back in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin working inside your computer, ground yourself by your warranty. As you are using certain Flash Media...
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... to make the device work. However, do not connect two or more information. 6 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to unexpectedly restart. Removing and Installing Parts 55 Doing so may need to install a specific driver to a USB connector. Check the documentation that you may cause the computer to attach headphones and...
... to make the device work. However, do not connect two or more information. 6 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to unexpectedly restart. Removing and Installing Parts 55 Doing so may need to install a specific driver to a USB connector. Check the documentation that you may cause the computer to attach headphones and...
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... 2 15 3 14* 4 13 5 12 6 11* 10 7 9 8* *Not present on when the computer reads data from or writes data to turn on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive activity light is removable; Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 9 front-panel door Open the door... be on how to turn off its hinges, it snaps back in place. NOTE: The front door is on all computers. 56 Removing and Installing Parts if you remove it or accidentally knock it off the computer.
... 2 15 3 14* 4 13 5 12 6 11* 10 7 9 8* *Not present on when the computer reads data from or writes data to turn on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive activity light is removable; Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 9 front-panel door Open the door... be on how to turn off its hinges, it snaps back in place. NOTE: The front door is on all computers. 56 Removing and Installing Parts if you remove it or accidentally knock it off the computer.
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... 16 diagnostic lights (4) 17 serial connector Use the modem connector to connect your computer to ensure reliable operation. Insert the power cable. Removing and Installing Parts 57 If you troubleshoot a computer problem based on computers with an optional video card.) Use the yellow center/LFE connector to attach a personal computer microphone...
... 16 diagnostic lights (4) 17 serial connector Use the modem connector to connect your computer to ensure reliable operation. Insert the power cable. Removing and Installing Parts 57 If you troubleshoot a computer problem based on computers with an optional video card.) Use the yellow center/LFE connector to attach a personal computer microphone...
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... is moved to the closed position-the bottom hinge arm does not. 5 Move the hinge arms to the closed position 58 Removing and Installing Parts front door front-door clips (2) www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reattaching the Front Door To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is opened too far.
... is moved to the closed position-the bottom hinge arm does not. 5 Move the hinge arms to the closed position 58 Removing and Installing Parts front door front-door clips (2) www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reattaching the Front Door To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is opened too far.
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... press the power button to support the open cover-at least 30 cm (1 ft) of the computer facing you lift the cover. Removing and Installing Parts 59
... press the power button to support the open cover-at least 30 cm (1 ft) of the computer facing you lift the cover. Removing and Installing Parts 59
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CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board. 60 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com cable security tab release buttons (one on each side) back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of computer Inside View Of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you do not inadvertently disconnect cables from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board. 60 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com cable security tab release buttons (one on each side) back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of computer Inside View Of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you do not inadvertently disconnect cables from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
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CD or DVD drive system board heat sink and blower assembly back of computer card slots hard drive power supply Removing and Installing Parts 61
CD or DVD drive system board heat sink and blower assembly back of computer card slots hard drive power supply Removing and Installing Parts 61
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... modules, you should install the modules as a pair, with a slight reduction in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is a pair of memory modules in performance. matched pair of matched memory modules installed in the order indicated on page 81. Removing and Installing... Parts 63 If you are not installed in a matched pair, the computer will continue to determine the module's capacity. The recommended memory ...
... modules, you should install the modules as a pair, with a slight reduction in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is a pair of memory modules in performance. matched pair of matched memory modules installed in the order indicated on page 81. Removing and Installing... Parts 63 If you are not installed in a matched pair, the computer will continue to determine the module's capacity. The recommended memory ...
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...a maximum of 4 GB of address space; however, the amount of memory available to processor securing clips (2) connector 64 Removing and Installing Parts Any address space reserved for these components cannot be used by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures ...the securing clip at each end of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the 4-GB range. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new ...
...a maximum of 4 GB of address space; however, the amount of memory available to processor securing clips (2) connector 64 Removing and Installing Parts Any address space reserved for these components cannot be used by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures ...the securing clip at each end of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the 4-GB range. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new ...
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Removing and Installing Parts 65 notch memory module cutouts (2) crossbar NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert ...
Removing and Installing Parts 65 notch memory module cutouts (2) crossbar NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert ...
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...connector. PCI Express x16 card PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot 66 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your ...touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the computer chassis. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product ...
...connector. PCI Express x16 card PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot 66 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your ...touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the computer chassis. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product ...
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... Express card, follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 53. 2 Press the lever on page 70. retention arm filler bracket Removing and Installing Parts 67
... Express card, follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 53. 2 Press the lever on page 70. retention arm filler bracket Removing and Installing Parts 67
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If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com edge connector securing slot securing tab x16 card retention arm card connector x1 card edge connector retention arm card connector 4 If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card. Gently pull the securing tab, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of its connector. 68 Removing and Installing Parts
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com edge connector securing slot securing tab x16 card retention arm card connector x1 card edge connector retention arm card connector 4 If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card. Gently pull the securing tab, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of its connector. 68 Removing and Installing Parts
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... card so the securing slot is fully seated in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. Removing and Installing Parts 69 not fully seated card fully seated card bracket within slot bracket caught outside of slot 8 Ensure that came with the alignment bar. • The...
... card so the securing slot is fully seated in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. Removing and Installing Parts 69 not fully seated card fully seated card bracket within slot bracket caught outside of slot 8 Ensure that came with the alignment bar. • The...
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...Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on . 12 Install any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Press the retention arm into the computer. 11 Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn...it out of its top corners, and then ease it into place, securing the card(s) in the computer. 70 Removing and Installing Parts retention arm NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the...
...Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on . 12 Install any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Press the retention arm into the computer. 11 Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn...it out of its top corners, and then ease it into place, securing the card(s) in the computer. 70 Removing and Installing Parts retention arm NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the...