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... 42 If the screen is blank 42 If the screen is difficult to read 43 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 45 Dell Diagnostics 48 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 48 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Identifying Drivers 50 Reinstalling Drivers 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities... 51 Restoring Your Operating System 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 52 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 53 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 55 Recommended Tools 55 Turn Off Your Computer 55 Before Working Inside Your Computer ...
... 42 If the screen is blank 42 If the screen is difficult to read 43 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 45 Dell Diagnostics 48 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 48 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Identifying Drivers 50 Reinstalling Drivers 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities... 51 Restoring Your Operating System 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 52 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 53 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 55 Recommended Tools 55 Turn Off Your Computer 55 Before Working Inside Your Computer ...
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...SATA operation settings, restore your previous SATA operation settings and retry booting into your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the device is incorrectly installed. Solving Problems 29 This message may ...occurs in the Product Information Guide. If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 101). Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the ...
...SATA operation settings, restore your previous SATA operation settings and retry booting into your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the device is incorrectly installed. Solving Problems 29 This message may ...occurs in the Product Information Guide. If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 101). Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the ...
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...appears, continue to increase the possibility of devices. This test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you want . Write down your part. If you see page 119). Then shut down the error code and problem description and follow the safety instructions in "Solving Problems" ...on page 29 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for the option you experience a problem with an error code and a description of devices. Performs a thorough check of tracing ...
...appears, continue to increase the possibility of devices. This test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you want . Write down your part. If you see page 119). Then shut down the error code and problem description and follow the safety instructions in "Solving Problems" ...on page 29 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for the option you experience a problem with an error code and a description of devices. Performs a thorough check of tracing ...
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... the steps in "Turn Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in your operating system, press and hold the... power button for removing and installing the components in reverse order. Removing and Installing Parts 55 Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any attached devices are turned off your computer. 1 Shut down your...
... the steps in "Turn Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in your operating system, press and hold the... power button for removing and installing the components in reverse order. Removing and Installing Parts 55 Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any attached devices are turned off your computer. 1 Shut down your...
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... Disconnect any static electricity that could harm internal components. 56 Removing and Installing Parts if you are correctly oriented and aligned. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a processor...damaging the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help protect your warranty. While you begin any connector pins. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to ...
... Disconnect any static electricity that could harm internal components. 56 Removing and Installing Parts if you are correctly oriented and aligned. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a processor...damaging the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help protect your warranty. While you begin any connector pins. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to ...
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Front View of the Computer 1 13 2 12 3 11 10 9 8 4 7 5 6 1 cover latch release 2 CD or DVD activity light 3 CD or DVD eject button 4 FlexBay drives (2) Use this latch to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 60. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 20. The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. Press to remove the cover. Removing and Installing Parts 57
Front View of the Computer 1 13 2 12 3 11 10 9 8 4 7 5 6 1 cover latch release 2 CD or DVD activity light 3 CD or DVD eject button 4 FlexBay drives (2) Use this latch to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 60. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 20. The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. Press to remove the cover. Removing and Installing Parts 57
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... Options" on when the computer reads data from or writes data to help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 58 Removing and Installing Parts Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as a CD player ...and keyboards. Used to the system. NOTICE: Ensure that typically remain connected, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 6 vents 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 power button 9 hard-drive activity light 10 diagnostic lights...
... Options" on when the computer reads data from or writes data to help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 58 Removing and Installing Parts Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as a CD player ...and keyboards. Used to the system. NOTICE: Ensure that typically remain connected, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 6 vents 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 power button 9 hard-drive activity light 10 diagnostic lights...
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Removing and Installing Parts 59 Use the blue line-in connector - Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 1 power connector Insert the power cable. 2 sound card connectors (5) • Line-in connector ...
Removing and Installing Parts 59 Use the blue line-in connector - Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 1 power connector Insert the power cable. 2 sound card connectors (5) • Line-in connector ...
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...computers with the computer cover facing up. 4 Pull back the cover latch release on the top panel. 60 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer from the security cable slot. NOTICE: Ensure that the network cable has been securely ...network connector. It is resting. 3 Lay your network. Access connectors for devices that you begin any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 network connector 4 USB 2.0 connectors (5) 5 card slots (6) To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one...
...computers with the computer cover facing up. 4 Pull back the cover latch release on the top panel. 60 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer from the security cable slot. NOTICE: Ensure that the network cable has been securely ...network connector. It is resting. 3 Lay your network. Access connectors for devices that you begin any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 network connector 4 USB 2.0 connectors (5) 5 card slots (6) To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one...
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cover latch release computer cover back of computer hinge tabs (3) 5 Locate the three hinge tabs on the bottom edge of the computer. 6 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up. 7 Lift the cover away and set it aside in a secure location. Removing and Installing Parts 61
cover latch release computer cover back of computer hinge tabs (3) 5 Locate the three hinge tabs on the bottom edge of the computer. 6 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up. 7 Lift the cover away and set it aside in a secure location. Removing and Installing Parts 61
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power supply system board CD or DVD drive *floppy drive *may not be present on all computers hard drive 62 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
power supply system board CD or DVD drive *floppy drive *may not be present on all computers hard drive 62 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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... (RTCRST) FlexBay USB connector PCI Express x1 card connector PCI Express x16 card connector PCI Express x4 card connector PCI card connectors Removing and Installing Parts 63
... (RTCRST) FlexBay USB connector PCI Express x1 card connector PCI Express x16 card connector PCI Express x4 card connector PCI card connectors Removing and Installing Parts 63
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... the other connectors. • While installing memory modules, ensure that you do not mix ECC and non-ECC memory. 64 Removing and Installing Parts Memory Overview • Memory modules should be installed in the upper-right corner of matched memory size, speed, and technology. See the label ...in pairs of the module to the processor, before you install modules in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 or - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board.For information on the system board.
... the other connectors. • While installing memory modules, ensure that you do not mix ECC and non-ECC memory. 64 Removing and Installing Parts Memory Overview • Memory modules should be installed in the upper-right corner of matched memory size, speed, and technology. See the label ...in pairs of the module to the processor, before you install modules in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 or - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board.For information on the system board.
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... of memory modules in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell. Otherwise, your computer may have, even if you purchased the new modules from Dell is less than 4 GB. Removing and Installing Parts 65 however, the amount of address space; You should install your computer warranty. Certain components...
... of memory modules in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell. Otherwise, your computer may have, even if you purchased the new modules from Dell is less than 4 GB. Removing and Installing Parts 65 however, the amount of address space; You should install your computer warranty. Certain components...
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notch memory module cutouts (2) crossbar 66 Removing and Installing Parts You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 55. 2 Remove the ... Guide. memory connector closest to components inside of the computer. 4 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the connector. NOTICE: To prevent...
notch memory module cutouts (2) crossbar 66 Removing and Installing Parts You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 55. 2 Remove the ... Guide. memory connector closest to components inside of the computer. 4 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the connector. NOTICE: To prevent...
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... you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module. 7 Close the computer cover. Removing and Installing Parts 67
... you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module. 7 Close the computer cover. Removing and Installing Parts 67
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Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the memory module connector. 4 Grasp the module and pull up. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 9 Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties. ...To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Three PCI card slots • One PCI Express x1 card ...
Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the memory module connector. 4 Grasp the module and pull up. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 9 Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties. ...To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Three PCI card slots • One PCI Express x1 card ...
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... and IEEE 1394 PCI add-in-cards that includes a front-mounted IEEE 1394 connector. 1 Follow the procedures in the next section. Installing a PCI Card NOTE: Dell offers an optional customer kit for the card from the operating system. release tabs (2) card retention door alignment bar alignment guide filler bracket Removing and...
... and IEEE 1394 PCI add-in-cards that includes a front-mounted IEEE 1394 connector. 1 Follow the procedures in the next section. Installing a PCI Card NOTE: Dell offers an optional customer kit for the card from the operating system. release tabs (2) card retention door alignment bar alignment guide filler bracket Removing and...
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... card. release tab card retention mechanism card retention door 4 If your computer. 70 Removing and Installing Parts See the documentation that is captive, it will remain in the computer, remove the card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Push the two release tabs on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing...
... card. release tab card retention mechanism card retention door 4 If your computer. 70 Removing and Installing Parts See the documentation that is captive, it will remain in the computer, remove the card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Push the two release tabs on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing...
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... seated in the connector and press down firmly. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to a network. card retention door release tabs (2) Removing and Installing Parts 71 CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in the top of all...
... seated in the connector and press down firmly. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to a network. card retention door release tabs (2) Removing and Installing Parts 71 CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in the top of all...