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8 Removing the Hard Drive Before You Begin 39 Turning Off Your Computer 39 Before Working Inside Your Computer 39 Hard Drive 40 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 43 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 43 Drive Problems 45 CD and DVD drive problems 45 If you there is no audio 46 If you hear an... unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 46 Hard drive problems 46 E-Mail, Modem,...
8 Removing the Hard Drive Before You Begin 39 Turning Off Your Computer 39 Before Working Inside Your Computer 39 Hard Drive 40 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 43 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 43 Drive Problems 45 CD and DVD drive problems 45 If you there is no audio 46 If you hear an... unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 46 Hard drive problems 46 E-Mail, Modem,...
Owner's Manual
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... and cards with care. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. Removing the Hard Drive Before You Begin Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps...
... and cards with care. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. Removing the Hard Drive Before You Begin Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps...
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... in hibernate mode. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and all attached devices from sources other than Dell. 40 Removing the Hard Drive NOTICE: Hard drives are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain...
... in hibernate mode. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and all attached devices from sources other than Dell. 40 Removing the Hard Drive NOTICE: Hard drives are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain...
Owner's Manual
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... the hard-drive cover screws, and remove the cover. 3 Remove the hard drive screws. Save the original packaging for your computer. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 4 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 5 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Removing the Hard Drive 41 hard drive cover screws (2) hard drive cover hard drive screws (2) hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is...
... the hard-drive cover screws, and remove the cover. 3 Remove the hard drive screws. Save the original packaging for your computer. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 4 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 5 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Removing the Hard Drive 41 hard drive cover screws (2) hard drive cover hard drive screws (2) hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is...
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... upgrade) to use a larger capacity disk. Close all windows and open . If the problem persists, contact Dell, see page 39. www.dell.com | support.dell.com S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I L E N A M E - B A D C O M M A N D O R F I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use these characters in the Product Information Guide. Try copying the file to commands from the computer. Reinstall the hard drive, see page 92. 48 Solving Problems...
... upgrade) to use a larger capacity disk. Close all windows and open . If the problem persists, contact Dell, see page 39. www.dell.com | support.dell.com S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I L E N A M E - B A D C O M M A N D O R F I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use these characters in the Product Information Guide. Try copying the file to commands from the computer. Reinstall the hard drive, see page 92. 48 Solving Problems...
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... Windows default view, so they may not work if you purchased the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you to return your Dell™ computer to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in an undesirable ... Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you set your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data...
... Windows default view, so they may not work if you purchased the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you to return your Dell™ computer to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in an undesirable ... Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you set your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data...
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...you do not press in the following step. 3 On the next screen that appeared the first time the computer was turned on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot in ... only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. PC Restore restores your operating system. If you purchased the computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off ...
...you do not press in the following step. 3 On the next screen that appeared the first time the computer was turned on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot in ... only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. PC Restore restores your operating system. If you purchased the computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off ...
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... purchased your computer. Click Quit; The partition is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to remove the partition. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. If you remove PC Restore from your computer, even to gain additional hard drive space. Solving Problems 65 Click Quit and log on to the computer as a local administrator. It... able to use PC Restore to return your computer's operating system to its original state. 1 Log on as a local administrator. 2 In Windows Explorer, go to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe.
... purchased your computer. Click Quit; The partition is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to remove the partition. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. If you remove PC Restore from your computer, even to gain additional hard drive space. Solving Problems 65 Click Quit and log on to the computer as a local administrator. It... able to use PC Restore to return your computer's operating system to its original state. 1 Log on as a local administrator. 2 In Windows Explorer, go to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe.
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...17, 20 installing, 28 low-battery warning, 26 performance, 25 recalibrating, 26 removing, 28 storing, 28 system view, 17, 20 blanks removing, 36 boot sequence, 73 C CardBus technology PC Cards, 35 CD drive problems, 45 CDs copying, 29 using, 29 Check Disk, 46 computer crashes... 14 diagnostics Dell, 43 display description, 13 problems, 58 system view, 13 display latch button description, 13 system view, 13 documentation help file, 9 online, 10 Setup Diagram, 9 System Information Guide, 9 drivers about, 60 identifying, 60 reinstalling, 61 drives problems, 45 See hard drive DVD drive problems, 45...
...17, 20 installing, 28 low-battery warning, 26 performance, 25 recalibrating, 26 removing, 28 storing, 28 system view, 17, 20 blanks removing, 36 boot sequence, 73 C CardBus technology PC Cards, 35 CD drive problems, 45 CDs copying, 29 using, 29 Check Disk, 46 computer crashes... 14 diagnostics Dell, 43 display description, 13 problems, 58 system view, 13 display latch button description, 13 system view, 13 documentation help file, 9 online, 10 Setup Diagram, 9 System Information Guide, 9 drivers about, 60 identifying, 60 reinstalling, 61 drives problems, 45 See hard drive DVD drive problems, 45...
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...Wizard, 38 P PC Card slot description, 16 system view, 16 PC Cards blanks, 36 CardBus technology, 35 extended, 35 installing, 35 removing, 36 slot, 35 types, 35 wireless network adapter, 35 power line conditioners, 23 problems, 53 protection devices, 23 surge protectors, 23 ...53 96 Index F fan description, 20 system view, 20 fixed optical drive description, 17 system view, 17 floppy drive description, 20 system view, 20 H hard drive description, 20 problems, 46 replacing, 40 system view, 20 hardware conflicts, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 43 Hardware Troubleshooter, 62 Help and Support Center, 11 help...
...Wizard, 38 P PC Card slot description, 16 system view, 16 PC Cards blanks, 36 CardBus technology, 35 extended, 35 installing, 35 removing, 36 slot, 35 types, 35 wireless network adapter, 35 power line conditioners, 23 problems, 53 protection devices, 23 surge protectors, 23 ...53 96 Index F fan description, 20 system view, 20 fixed optical drive description, 17 system view, 17 floppy drive description, 20 system view, 20 H hard drive description, 20 problems, 46 replacing, 40 system view, 20 hardware conflicts, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 43 Hardware Troubleshooter, 62 Help and Support Center, 11 help...
Removing and Replacing Parts Update
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...by its edges, not by its pins. Damage due to help protect your computer. May 2004 The computer turns off your Dell™ Product Information Guide. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off after the operating system shutdown process ...and to servicing that the computer and any attached devices are turned off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com About Cautions CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for 4 seconds. Removing the Hard Drive Before You Begin Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following safety guidelines...
...by its edges, not by its pins. Damage due to help protect your computer. May 2004 The computer turns off your Dell™ Product Information Guide. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off after the operating system shutdown process ...and to servicing that the computer and any attached devices are turned off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com About Cautions CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for 4 seconds. Removing the Hard Drive Before You Begin Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following safety guidelines...
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... follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Hard drives are disconnecting this type of the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: When you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is flat and clean to ground the system board. As you connect ...before you are extremely fragile; Hard Drive CAUTION: If you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or ...
... follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Hard drives are disconnecting this type of the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: When you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is flat and clean to ground the system board. As you connect ...before you are extremely fragile; Hard Drive CAUTION: If you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or ...
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..." (see page 1). 2 Turn the computer over and remove the hard drive cover screws, the cover, and the hard drive screws. Information in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Reproduction in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of Dell Inc. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Follow the procedures in trademarks and...
..." (see page 1). 2 Turn the computer over and remove the hard drive cover screws, the cover, and the hard drive screws. Information in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Reproduction in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of Dell Inc. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Follow the procedures in trademarks and...