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.... and is strictly forbidden. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Hard Drive Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card Center Control Cover Keyboard Power Button Board Palm Rest Display Camera (Optional) Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Speakers USB Board System Board Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Coin-Cell Battery Daughter Board Battery Latch Assembly Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of data and tells you...
.... and is strictly forbidden. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Hard Drive Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card Center Control Cover Keyboard Power Button Board Palm Rest Display Camera (Optional) Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Speakers USB Board System Board Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Coin-Cell Battery Daughter Board Battery Latch Assembly Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of data and tells you...
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.... Damage due to servicing that shipped with locking tabs; Ensure that the following safety guidelines to help to ensure your docking device for removing and installing components in the reverse order. Turn off . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the work surface is not covered by performing the removal procedure in your warranty. In Windows Vista®, click Start , click the arrow...
.... Damage due to servicing that shipped with locking tabs; Ensure that the following safety guidelines to help to ensure your docking device for removing and installing components in the reverse order. Turn off . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the work surface is not covered by performing the removal procedure in your warranty. In Windows Vista®, click Start , click the arrow...
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... screen. The computer continues to download the latest BIOS file. When the flash update is attached. 2. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your desktop. 12. Select the type of the menu. 8. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Model list. NOTE: If you use a BIOS-update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Flashing...
... screen. The computer continues to download the latest BIOS file. When the flash update is attached. 2. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your desktop. 12. Select the type of the menu. 8. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Model list. NOTE: If you use a BIOS-update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Flashing...
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... Removing the Hard Drive). 6. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the center control cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Center Control Cover). 8. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Palm Rest). 11. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Optical Drive). 7. Removing the Bluetooth Card 1. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Power Button Board...
... Removing the Hard Drive). 6. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the center control cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Center Control Cover). 8. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Palm Rest). 11. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Optical Drive). 7. Removing the Bluetooth Card 1. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Power Button Board...
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... the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Disconnect the camera cable from the latches on the back of the computer). Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module. 5. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Camera (Optional) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is...
... the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Disconnect the camera cable from the latches on the back of the computer). Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module. 5. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Camera (Optional) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is...
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... Control Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Center Control Cover Replacing the Center Control Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is very fragile. 4. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove...
... Control Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Center Control Cover Replacing the Center Control Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is very fragile. 4. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove...
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... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Removing the Processor Module 1. Follow the procedures in your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the processor module. 4. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Removing the Processor Module 1. Follow the procedures in your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the processor module. 4. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
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... Center Control Cover). 9. Make note of the Mini-Card antenna cables, camera cable, and the display cable routing and remove the cables from the computer base. 8. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Power Button Board). 11. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Optical Drive). 7. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Palm Rest). 12. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Panel Cable WARNING: Before working...
... Center Control Cover). 9. Make note of the Mini-Card antenna cables, camera cable, and the display cable routing and remove the cables from the computer base. 8. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Power Button Board). 11. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Optical Drive). 7. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Palm Rest). 12. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Panel Cable WARNING: Before working...
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... Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer (see the Dell Technology Guide). CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Sleep state. CAUTION: When the hard drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive...
... Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer (see the Dell Technology Guide). CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Sleep state. CAUTION: When the hard drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive...
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... not use tools to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in your Setup Guide for information on the system board. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the memory supported by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Follow the procedures in the memory module with your fingertips to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working...
... not use tools to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in your Setup Guide for information on the system board. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the memory supported by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Follow the procedures in the memory module with your fingertips to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working...
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... battery (see Replacing the Module Cover). 4. As the computer boots, it clicks into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. Back to your computer and an electrical outlet. 5. Turn on the computer. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell...
... battery (see Replacing the Module Cover). 4. As the computer boots, it clicks into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. Back to your computer and an electrical outlet. 5. Turn on the computer. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell...
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... Module Cover). 7. Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Card supported by your computer, as required. Insert the Mini-Card at a 45-degree angle into place. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you may damage the connector. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Battery). 8. Remove the new Mini-Card from a source other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the system board...
... Module Cover). 7. Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Card supported by your computer, as required. Insert the Mini-Card at a 45-degree angle into place. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you may damage the connector. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Battery). 8. Remove the new Mini-Card from a source other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the system board...
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... cables from the Mini-Card (see Removing the Optical Drive). 7. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing...
... cables from the Mini-Card (see Removing the Optical Drive). 7. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing...
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... the USB board cable from the connector on your warranty. Remove the power button board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Optical Drive). 7. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Mini-Card). 8. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing...
... the USB board cable from the connector on your warranty. Remove the power button board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Optical Drive). 7. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Mini-Card). 8. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing...
Inspiron 14 1440 Setup Guide
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... Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Enable or Disable Wireless 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop 12 Right Side Features 12 Left Side Features 14 Front Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Touch Pad Gestures 20 Media Controls 22 Display Features 24 Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Solving Problems 30 Network Problems 30 Power Problems 32 Memory Problems 33 Lockups and Software Problems 34 Using Support Tools 36 Dell Support...
... Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Enable or Disable Wireless 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop 12 Right Side Features 12 Left Side Features 14 Front Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Touch Pad Gestures 20 Media Controls 22 Display Features 24 Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Solving Problems 30 Network Problems 30 Power Problems 32 Memory Problems 33 Lockups and Software Problems 34 Using Support Tools 36 Dell Support...
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... the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. Keyboard failure - See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. Hard-disk (HDD) drive failure - Hard-disk (HDD) drive read failure - Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. 38 CMOS checksum error - No bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive connector is loose, or no bootable device...
... the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. Keyboard failure - See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. Hard-disk (HDD) drive failure - Hard-disk (HDD) drive read failure - Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. 38 CMOS checksum error - No bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive connector is loose, or no bootable device...
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... again. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete. When...
... again. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete. When...
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... part. the Drivers and Utilities disc. See: your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your hard drive. upgrade your computer. 54 Check your warranty and return policies before working...
... part. the Drivers and Utilities disc. See: your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your hard drive. upgrade your computer. 54 Check your warranty and return policies before working...
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For 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 System model Inspiron 1440 This section provides information that you may vary by region. Processor Type Intel® Celeron® Intel Celeron Dual-Core Intel...
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For 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 System model Inspiron 1440 This section provides information that you may vary by region. Processor Type Intel® Celeron® Intel Celeron Dual-Core Intel...
Tech Sheet Windowsr 7
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... key to complete the installation. Reproduction of Dell Inc. Reinstalling Windows 7 The reinstallation process may be used in the United States and/or other countries. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in any open files and exit any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Follow the instructions on the screen to Boot from CD-ROM...
... key to complete the installation. Reproduction of Dell Inc. Reinstalling Windows 7 The reinstallation process may be used in the United States and/or other countries. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in any open files and exit any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Follow the instructions on the screen to Boot from CD-ROM...