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... Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 Restoring Your Operating System 71 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 71 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 72 10 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 75 Recommended Tools 75 Turning Off Your Computer 75 Before Working Inside Your Computer 76 ... the System Setup Screens 87 System Setup Screens 88 Commonly Used Options 88 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Video and Display Problems 67 If the display is blank 67 If the display is difficult to read 68 If only part of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 90 Contents 7
... Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 Restoring Your Operating System 71 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 71 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 72 10 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 75 Recommended Tools 75 Turning Off Your Computer 75 Before Working Inside Your Computer 76 ... the System Setup Screens 87 System Setup Screens 88 Commonly Used Options 88 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Video and Display Problems 67 If the display is blank 67 If the display is difficult to read 68 If only part of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 90 Contents 7
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...based on the symptom of the problem you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the problem. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your part. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact... Dell (see page 91). Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of devices. If you to answer questions periodically. Performs a thorough ...
...based on the symptom of the problem you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the problem. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your part. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact... Dell (see page 91). Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of devices. If you to answer questions periodically. Performs a thorough ...
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.... A driver is a program that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. If only part of the display is difficult to increase the brightness and and the down your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that controls a device ...such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Contact Dell (see page 56. If your computer and connect an external monitor to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for Color quality...
.... A driver is a program that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. If only part of the display is difficult to increase the brightness and and the down your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that controls a device ...such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Contact Dell (see page 56. If your computer and connect an external monitor to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for Color quality...
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... The computer turns off your computer. 1 Shut down your computer. Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. Adding and Replacing Parts 75 Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following conditions exist: ...8226; You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can ...
... The computer turns off your computer. 1 Shut down your computer. Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. Adding and Replacing Parts 75 Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following conditions exist: ...8226; You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can ...
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... and cards with the product. Hold a component such as directed by its pins. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. 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 prevent the computer ... your computer from potential damage and to ground the system board. Damage due to servicing that the work surface. 76 Adding and Replacing Parts Do not touch the components or contacts on a flat work surface is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. CAUTION: Before you ...
... and cards with the product. Hold a component such as directed by its pins. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. 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 prevent the computer ... your computer from potential damage and to ground the system board. Damage due to servicing that the work surface. 76 Adding and Replacing Parts Do not touch the components or contacts on a flat work surface is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. CAUTION: Before you ...
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Install only memory modules that are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. Adding and Replacing Parts 77 Memory You can increase your computer. 1 Complete the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 75. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw ...
Install only memory modules that are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. Adding and Replacing Parts 77 Memory You can increase your computer. 1 Complete the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 75. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw ...
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memory module securing clips 78 Adding and Replacing Parts b Remove the module from the connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com captive screw memory module cover 3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.
memory module securing clips 78 Adding and Replacing Parts b Remove the module from the connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com captive screw memory module cover 3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.
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CAUTION: If you do not touch the metal housing of memory installed in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 79 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in hibernate mode. Hard Drive ...
CAUTION: If you do not touch the metal housing of memory installed in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 79 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in hibernate mode. Hard Drive ...
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.... To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69. 80 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for storing or shipping the hard drive. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 75. 2 ... bay until it in the Product Information Guide. 4 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 5 Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive.
.... To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69. 80 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for storing or shipping the hard drive. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 75. 2 ... bay until it in the Product Information Guide. 4 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 5 Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive.
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... setup. (You can also use this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is restored. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to wait until you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is available at support....dell.com. Appendix 89 If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to cover all Dell-installed hardware. Only...
... setup. (You can also use this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is restored. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to wait until you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is available at support....dell.com. Appendix 89 If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to cover all Dell-installed hardware. Only...
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..., read the appropriate FCC notice. Reverse engineering or disassembly is considered to be a Class B digital device. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any interference received, including interference ...this equipment. Only) Most Dell computers are designed to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must be required to Part 15 of certain U.S. Operation is likely to comply with Part 15 of the product. ...
..., read the appropriate FCC notice. Reverse engineering or disassembly is considered to be a Class B digital device. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any interference received, including interference ...this equipment. Only) Most Dell computers are designed to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must be required to Part 15 of certain U.S. Operation is likely to comply with Part 15 of the product. ...
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... Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the following information is no guarantee that to which they are encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful .../television technician for your country, find the appropriate country section in the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (technical support) • premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Platinum,...
... Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the following information is no guarantee that to which they are encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful .../television technician for your country, find the appropriate country section in the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (technical support) • premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Platinum,...
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... City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated technical support) Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business) Customer Care (med./large...Sales/Small Business) Technical Support (med./large bus., government) Sales (Home Sales/Small Business) Sales (med./large bus., government) Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales Cayman Islands General Support Chile (Santiago) Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support Country Code: 56 City Code...
... City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated technical support) Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business) Customer Care (med./large...Sales/Small Business) Technical Support (med./large bus., government) Sales (Home Sales/Small Business) Sales (med./large bus., government) Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales Cayman Islands General Support Chile (Santiago) Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support Country Code: 56 City Code...
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... Address Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.com Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers... and Education Large Corporate Accounts Queue Team Large Corporate Accounts South Large Corporate Accounts West Large Corporate Accounts Spare Parts General Support General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 818 1350 toll-free: 800 858...
... Address Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.com Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers... and Education Large Corporate Accounts Queue Team Large Corporate Accounts South Large Corporate Accounts West Large Corporate Accounts Spare Parts General Support General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 818 1350 toll-free: 800 858...
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... toll-free: 1-800-289-3355 or toll-free: 1-800-879-3355 Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers) toll-free: 1-888-798-7561 Software and Peripherals Sales toll-free: 1-800-671-3355 Spare Parts Sales toll-free: 1-800-357-3355 Extended Service and Warranty Sales toll-free: 1-800-247-4618 Fax... toll-free: 1-800-727-8320 Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired toll-free: ...
... toll-free: 1-800-289-3355 or toll-free: 1-800-879-3355 Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers) toll-free: 1-888-798-7561 Software and Peripherals Sales toll-free: 1-800-671-3355 Spare Parts Sales toll-free: 1-800-357-3355 Extended Service and Warranty Sales toll-free: 1-800-247-4618 Fax... toll-free: 1-800-727-8320 Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired toll-free: ...
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... system view, 17 H hard drive description, 20 problems, 54 replacing, 79 system view, 20 hardware conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 12 hibernate mode, 34-35 I installing parts before you begin, 75 recommended tools, 75 turning off your computer, 75 Internet connection about, 21 options, 21...
... system view, 17 H hard drive description, 20 problems, 54 replacing, 79 system view, 20 hardware conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 12 hibernate mode, 34-35 I installing parts before you begin, 75 recommended tools, 75 turning off your computer, 75 Internet connection about, 21 options, 21...