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Drive Problems 55 If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive 55 If you have problems with a hard drive 56 PC Card Problems 56 General Program Problems 56 A program crashes 56 A program stops responding 57 Error messages appear 57 Resolving Other Technical Problems 57 If ...XP System Restore 61 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 62 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 65 Recommended Tools 65 Shutting Down Your Computer 65 Hard Drive 66 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 68 Memory 68 Modem and Mini PCI Card 71 Replacing the Modem 72 Adding a Mini PCI Card 72 CD or DVD ...
Drive Problems 55 If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive 55 If you have problems with a hard drive 56 PC Card Problems 56 General Program Problems 56 A program crashes 56 A program stops responding 57 Error messages appear 57 Resolving Other Technical Problems 57 If ...XP System Restore 61 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 62 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 65 Recommended Tools 65 Shutting Down Your Computer 65 Hard Drive 66 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 68 Memory 68 Modem and Mini PCI Card 71 Replacing the Modem 72 Adding a Mini PCI Card 72 CD or DVD ...
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... fan or the computer. See page 68. H A R D D R I C A R D C O V E R - See page 71. When a battery is installed, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. Bottom View modem/Mini PCI card cover battery/battery bay hard drive air vent memory module cover battery latch release M O D E M / M I N I P C I V E - Covers the compartment that contains the modem and...
... fan or the computer. See page 68. H A R D D R I C A R D C O V E R - See page 71. When a battery is installed, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. Bottom View modem/Mini PCI card cover battery/battery bay hard drive air vent memory module cover battery latch release M O D E M / M I N I P C I V E - Covers the compartment that contains the modem and...
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Modem and Mini PCI Card 1 Complete the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 65. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw on the modem/Mini PCI card cover, and lift the cover away from the computer. captive screw modem/Mini PCI card cover 3 Continue to the appropriate section: • To add a modem, see the following section, "Adding a Modem." • To add a Mini PCI card, see page 72. Adding and Replacing Parts 71
Modem and Mini PCI Card 1 Complete the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 65. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw on the modem/Mini PCI card cover, and lift the cover away from the computer. captive screw modem/Mini PCI card cover 3 Continue to the appropriate section: • To add a modem, see the following section, "Adding a Modem." • To add a Mini PCI card, see page 72. Adding and Replacing Parts 71
Owner's Manual
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...: The cable connectors are removing and/or installing a 2.4 GHz (802.11b, 802.11b/g) Mini PCI Card, please follow the instructions noted below. Adding a Mini PCI Card CAUTION: FCC rules strictly prohibit users from Dell. Approved Mini PCI Cards may be installed. NOTE: 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN PC Cards may be purchased only from installing 5 GHz (802.11a, 802.11a/b, 802.11a/b/g) Wireless...
...: The cable connectors are removing and/or installing a 2.4 GHz (802.11b, 802.11b/g) Mini PCI Card, please follow the instructions noted below. Adding a Mini PCI Card CAUTION: FCC rules strictly prohibit users from Dell. Approved Mini PCI Cards may be installed. NOTE: 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN PC Cards may be purchased only from installing 5 GHz (802.11a, 802.11a/b, 802.11a/b/g) Wireless...
Owner's Manual
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... tabs (2) Mini PCI card connector NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card, never place cables on top of its connector. NOTICE: The connectors are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any attached cables. Adding and Replacing Parts 73 b Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly. c Lift the Mini PCI card out...
... tabs (2) Mini PCI card connector NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card, never place cables on top of its connector. NOTICE: The connectors are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any attached cables. Adding and Replacing Parts 73 b Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly. c Lift the Mini PCI card out...
Owner's Manual
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Mini PCI card antenna cables (2) Mini PCI card connector 3 Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card. 4 Replace the cover. 74 Adding and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card into the connector until it clicks.
Mini PCI card antenna cables (2) Mini PCI card connector 3 Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card. 4 Replace the cover. 74 Adding and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card into the connector until it clicks.
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...41 E e-mail fixing problems, 25 F floppy drive fixing problems, 55 H hard drive description, 21 replacing, 66 returning to Dell, 68 system view, 21 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 49 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 11 help file, 10 I installing parts before you begin, 65 ... module cover description, 21 system view, 21 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem adding, 72 modem connector description, 18 system view, 18 modem/Mini PCI card cover description, 21 system view, 21 N network fixing problems, 44 network connector description, 20 system view, 20 O operating system reinstalling, ...
...41 E e-mail fixing problems, 25 F floppy drive fixing problems, 55 H hard drive description, 21 replacing, 66 returning to Dell, 68 system view, 21 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 49 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 11 help file, 10 I installing parts before you begin, 65 ... module cover description, 21 system view, 21 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem adding, 72 modem connector description, 18 system view, 18 modem/Mini PCI card cover description, 21 system view, 21 N network fixing problems, 44 network connector description, 20 system view, 20 O operating system reinstalling, ...