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...off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) before working inside the computer. WARNING: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by... before removing the hard drive. Remove the four screws that shipped with your computer). 6. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
...off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) before working inside the computer. WARNING: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by... before removing the hard drive. Remove the four screws that shipped with your computer). 6. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
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... drive in the Setup Guide. 11. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed . Follow the instructions in the computer base. 6. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Back to the...
... drive in the Setup Guide. 11. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed . Follow the instructions in the computer base. 6. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Back to the...
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... may damage the connector. Remove the new Mini-Card from step 5 to ensure correct insertion. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 11. Install the drivers and utilities for the MiniCards supported by your computer, as required. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are keyed to step...
... may damage the connector. Remove the new Mini-Card from step 5 to ensure correct insertion. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 11. Install the drivers and utilities for the MiniCards supported by your computer, as required. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are keyed to step...
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NOTE: If you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Back to Contents Page
NOTE: If you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Back to Contents Page
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NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows 7 setup screens will take some time to reinstall the operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so ... with Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support...
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows 7 setup screens will take some time to reinstall the operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so ... with Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support...
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... The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any ...data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to... create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). NOTE:...
... The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any ...data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to... create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). NOTE:...
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... • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that your computer. --Ensure that it runs...
... • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that your computer. --Ensure that it runs...
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NOTE: If your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on page 43 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Ensure that the computer is connected to ...test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on your computer. 49 Select Diagnostics from your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is known to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility....
NOTE: If your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on page 43 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Ensure that the computer is connected to ...test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on your computer. 49 Select Diagnostics from your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is known to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility....
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... not invoked: Press any key to start running tests. Write down your computer and try again. c. The PSA will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Press any key to go to the Choose An Option window. 4. If the PSA completes successfully, the following ...code and a description of the problem will appear on your screen. b. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. Press any key to continue? (Recommended)." Select the test...
... not invoked: Press any key to start running tests. Write down your computer and try again. c. The PSA will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Press any key to go to the Choose An Option window. 4. If the PSA completes successfully, the following ...code and a description of the problem will appear on your screen. b. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. Press any key to continue? (Recommended)." Select the test...
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Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer and try again. 51 The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is displayed at the ...; NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for the procedures that involve discs. 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you contact...
Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer and try again. 51 The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is displayed at the ...; NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for the procedures that involve discs. 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you contact...
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...appropriate for your computer when you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 52 On the next start the CD menu and press to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Type 1 to ...start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. Select the test you identify your computer. 7. If you contact Dell. 9. The Service Tag helps you want to the Choose An Option window. 10. NOTE: The Service Tag for one time only. To exit the...
...appropriate for your computer when you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 52 On the next start the CD menu and press to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Type 1 to ...start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. Select the test you identify your computer. 7. If you contact Dell. 9. The Service Tag helps you want to the Choose An Option window. 10. NOTE: The Service Tag for one time only. To exit the...
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... in all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you backup your computer to access the Advanced Boot Options window. 55 Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any newly added internal hardware.
... in all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you backup your computer to access the Advanced Boot Options window. 55 Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any newly added internal hardware.
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...mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to restore your computer-including data files-are... Turn on . If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. Select a ...
...mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to restore your computer-including data files-are... Turn on . If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. Select a ...
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... Center, click the icon in the taskbar. You must use the service tag to identify your computer the Dell Support Center. support.dell.com 69 readme files access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find ...regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance the bottom of your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads; only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License...
... Center, click the icon in the taskbar. You must use the service tag to identify your computer the Dell Support Center. support.dell.com 69 readme files access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find ...regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance the bottom of your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads; only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License...
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Computer Model Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 System Information Processor type Intel® Core™ i3 Chipset Intel HM57 Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type two user-accessible SODIMM connectors ... more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region.
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Computer Model Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 System Information Processor type Intel® Core™ i3 Chipset Intel HM57 Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type two user-accessible SODIMM connectors ... more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region.
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 55 C calling Dell 65 CDs, playing and creating 36 computer capabilities 36 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 67 customer service 61 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Local Backup 55 DellConnect 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 58 Dell Support Center 45 Diagnostic Checklist 66 drivers and downloads 69 DVDs, playing and creating 36 E e-mail addresses for technical support 62 F finding more information 68 FTP login, anonymous 62 79 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 55 C calling Dell 65 CDs, playing and creating 36 computer capabilities 36 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 67 customer service 61 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Local Backup 55 DellConnect 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 58 Dell Support Center 45 Diagnostic Checklist 66 drivers and downloads 69 DVDs, playing and creating 36 E e-mail addresses for technical support 62 F finding more information 68 FTP login, anonymous 62 79 INSPIRON