Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries
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... and operate the system only on when the power button is pressed, the battery is designed to customer preferences for a slim form factor (especially with your computer. To prevent possible further damage to the device enclosure or internal components leading to comply with your Dell computer. Other trademarks may be replaced and disposed of the laptop. Contact Dell product support at...
... and operate the system only on when the power button is pressed, the battery is designed to customer preferences for a slim form factor (especially with your computer. To prevent possible further damage to the device enclosure or internal components leading to comply with your Dell computer. Other trademarks may be replaced and disposed of the laptop. Contact Dell product support at...
Inspiron 14 3000 Setup and Specifications
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... Create a recovery drive. NOTE: This process may occur with a minimum capacity of 16 GB is displayed. 5 Select Back up data on your computer before beginning this task. Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive CAUTION: This process formats the hard drive and removes all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted. 7 Click Create. Create a USB recovery drive for latest instructions. 1 Connect the USB flash drive to complete. 8 Click Finish. Refer to the Microsoft support site for Windows Dell...
... Create a recovery drive. NOTE: This process may occur with a minimum capacity of 16 GB is displayed. 5 Select Back up data on your computer before beginning this task. Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive CAUTION: This process formats the hard drive and removes all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted. 7 Click Create. Create a USB recovery drive for latest instructions. 1 Connect the USB flash drive to complete. 8 Click Finish. Refer to the Microsoft support site for Windows Dell...
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... battery and the battery has more than 5% charge. Power adapter is connected and the battery has more than 5% charge. Hard-drive activity light Turns on battery and the battery has less than 5% charge. - Computer is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off. 3 Right speaker Provides audio output. 9 Computer is running on when the computer reads from or writes to toggle between the power and battery-status light, and hard-drive activity light. Power and battery-status light Indicates the power and battery-charge...
... battery and the battery has more than 5% charge. Power adapter is connected and the battery has more than 5% charge. Hard-drive activity light Turns on battery and the battery has less than 5% charge. - Computer is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off. 3 Right speaker Provides audio output. 9 Computer is running on when the computer reads from or writes to toggle between the power and battery-status light, and hard-drive activity light. Power and battery-status light Indicates the power and battery-charge...
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... the function keys (F1- Capacity Hard drive eMMC Up to perform secondary functions. Keyboard specifications Type Shortcut keys Non-backlit keyboard Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1-F12) between two modes - F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. 17 To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key. multimedia key mode and function key mode. Media-card reader specifications Type Cards supported One SD-card slot •...
... the function keys (F1- Capacity Hard drive eMMC Up to perform secondary functions. Keyboard specifications Type Shortcut keys Non-backlit keyboard Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1-F12) between two modes - F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. 17 To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key. multimedia key mode and function key mode. Media-card reader specifications Type Cards supported One SD-card slot •...
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List of keyboard shortcuts Keys Description Mute audio Decrease volume Increase volume Play previous track/chapter Play/Pause Play next track/chapter Switch to external display Search Decrease brightness Increase brightness Turn off/on the keyboard language configuration. Table 22. Keys used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations. Keyboard shortcuts NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on wireless Sleep Toggle between power and batterystatus light/hard-drive activity light 22
List of keyboard shortcuts Keys Description Mute audio Decrease volume Increase volume Play previous track/chapter Play/Pause Play next track/chapter Switch to external display Search Decrease brightness Increase brightness Turn off/on the keyboard language configuration. Table 22. Keys used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations. Keyboard shortcuts NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on wireless Sleep Toggle between power and batterystatus light/hard-drive activity light 22
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... on . To locate the Me and My Dell relevant to your product, identify your product • Data backup • Troubleshooting and diagnostics See Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/ support/manuals. www.dell.com/support Dell knowledge base articles for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.com/support/linux Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software updates, and so on Dell products and services using your product through...
... on . To locate the Me and My Dell relevant to your product, identify your product • Data backup • Troubleshooting and diagnostics See Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/ support/manuals. www.dell.com/support Dell knowledge base articles for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.com/support/linux Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software updates, and so on Dell products and services using your product through...
Inspiron 14 3000 Service Manual
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Replacing the keyboard 25 Procedure 25 Post-requisites 25 Removing the base cover 26 Prerequisites 26 Procedure 26 Replacing the base cover 31 Procedure 31 Post-requisites 33 Removing the memory module 34 Prerequisites 34 Procedure 34 Replacing the memory module 36 Procedure 36 Post-requisites 37 Removing the hard drive 38 Prerequisites 38 Procedure 38 Replacing the hard drive 41 Procedure 41 Post-requisites 41 Removing the wireless card 42 Prerequisites 42 Procedure 42 4
Replacing the keyboard 25 Procedure 25 Post-requisites 25 Removing the base cover 26 Prerequisites 26 Procedure 26 Replacing the base cover 31 Procedure 31 Post-requisites 33 Removing the memory module 34 Prerequisites 34 Procedure 34 Replacing the memory module 36 Procedure 36 Post-requisites 37 Removing the hard drive 38 Prerequisites 38 Procedure 38 Replacing the hard drive 41 Procedure 41 Post-requisites 41 Removing the wireless card 42 Prerequisites 42 Procedure 42 4
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... is flat and clean. 11 Before working inside the computer, replace all open files and exit all covers, panels, and screws before opening the computer cover or panels. Click Start → Power → Shut down your computer. WARNING: Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer. 5 Remove any media card and optical disc from your personal safety. CAUTION: To avoid damaging...
... is flat and clean. 11 Before working inside the computer, replace all open files and exit all covers, panels, and screws before opening the computer cover or panels. Click Start → Power → Shut down your computer. WARNING: Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer. 5 Remove any media card and optical disc from your personal safety. CAUTION: To avoid damaging...
Inspiron 14 3000 Service Manual
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After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer. 3 Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer. 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5 Turn on your computer. 15
After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer. 3 Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer. 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5 Turn on your computer. 15
Inspiron 14 3000 Service Manual
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Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the optical drive. 3 Remove the keyboard. 4 Remove the base cover. Procedure 1 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing-clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up. 34 After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Removing the memory module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the optical drive. 3 Remove the keyboard. 4 Remove the base cover. Procedure 1 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing-clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up. 34 After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Removing the memory module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
Inspiron 14 3000 Service Manual
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... follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the optical drive. 3 Remove the keyboard. 4 Remove the base cover. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program's settings to default. Procedure Using a plastic scribe, gently pry out the coin-cell battery out of the battery socket on the system board. 49...
... follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the optical drive. 3 Remove the keyboard. 4 Remove the base cover. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program's settings to default. Procedure Using a plastic scribe, gently pry out the coin-cell battery out of the battery socket on the system board. 49...
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... 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the optical drive. 3 Remove the keyboard. 4 Remove the base cover. 5 Remove the wireless card. Procedure 1 Peel the tape that adheres the display cable to the system board. 2 Open the latch that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Removing the display assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the display cable into position. 3 Disconnect the display cable...
... 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the optical drive. 3 Remove the keyboard. 4 Remove the base cover. 5 Remove the wireless card. Procedure 1 Peel the tape that adheres the display cable to the system board. 2 Open the latch that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Removing the display assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the display cable into position. 3 Disconnect the display cable...
Inspiron 14 3000 Service Manual
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... follow the instructions on the screen. 103 NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model. 4 Click or tap Drivers & downloads → Find it myself. 5 Scroll down the page and expand Video. 6 Click or tap Download to download the graphics driver for your computer. 7 After the download is complete, navigate to install the driver.
... follow the instructions on the screen. 103 NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model. 4 Click or tap Drivers & downloads → Find it myself. 5 Scroll down the page and expand Video. 6 Click or tap Download to download the graphics driver for your computer. 7 After the download is complete, navigate to install the driver.
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... Download to download the USB 3.0 driver for your computer. 7 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the WiFi driver file. 8 Double-click or double-tap the driver file icon and follow the on your computer. 2 Go to www.dell.com/support. 3 Click or tap Product support enter the Service Tag of your computer. 104 Downloading the USB 3.0 driver 1 Turn on -screen instructions to install the driver...
... Download to download the USB 3.0 driver for your computer. 7 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the WiFi driver file. 8 Double-click or double-tap the driver file icon and follow the on your computer. 2 Go to www.dell.com/support. 3 Click or tap Product support enter the Service Tag of your computer. 104 Downloading the USB 3.0 driver 1 Turn on -screen instructions to install the driver...
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.... Use the BIOS Setup program for future reference. NOTE: Before you change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard drive installed, and enabling or disabling base devices. Moves to the previous field. Entering BIOS setup program 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer work incorrectly. Pressing Esc in your computer, such as the amount of RAM and the size of the hard drive. • Change the system configuration information. • Set or change BIOS Setup program...
.... Use the BIOS Setup program for future reference. NOTE: Before you change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard drive installed, and enabling or disabling base devices. Moves to the previous field. Entering BIOS setup program 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer work incorrectly. Pressing Esc in your computer, such as the amount of RAM and the size of the hard drive. • Change the system configuration information. • Set or change BIOS Setup program...
Inspiron 14 3000 Service Manual
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... setup options-Advanced menu Advanced Virtualization Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization technology. Displays the speed of memory installed. Default: Disabled SATA Operation Allows you to configure the operating mode of AC adapter. Displays the type of the integrated SATA hard drive controller. 109 NOTE: If USB PowerShare is always enabled during POST. NOTE: You cannot boot any type of hard drive installed. Main First HDD SATA ODD AC Adapter Type System Memory Memory Speed Displays the type of USB device (floppy, hard drive, or memory key...
... setup options-Advanced menu Advanced Virtualization Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization technology. Displays the speed of memory installed. Default: Disabled SATA Operation Allows you to configure the operating mode of AC adapter. Displays the type of the integrated SATA hard drive controller. 109 NOTE: If USB PowerShare is always enabled during POST. NOTE: You cannot boot any type of hard drive installed. Main First HDD SATA ODD AC Adapter Type System Memory Memory Speed Displays the type of USB device (floppy, hard drive, or memory key...
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... Resolution 110 Enable or disable Intel Software Guard Extensions. Default: Enabled BIOS auto-recovery automatically recovers BIOS without user actions. Default: Enabled Allows you to choose if the computer should display warning messages when you use AC adapters that are not supported by your computer. Default: Multimedia key Displays the battery health. Advanced Adapter Warnings Function Key Behavior Battery Health Intel (R) Software Guard Extensions Intel SGX Enable Enclave Memory Size PRMRR Size BIOS Recovery from a recovery file on the user primary hard drive.
... Resolution 110 Enable or disable Intel Software Guard Extensions. Default: Enabled BIOS auto-recovery automatically recovers BIOS without user actions. Default: Enabled Allows you to choose if the computer should display warning messages when you use AC adapters that are not supported by your computer. Default: Multimedia key Displays the battery health. Advanced Adapter Warnings Function Key Behavior Battery Health Intel (R) Software Guard Extensions Intel SGX Enable Enclave Memory Size PRMRR Size BIOS Recovery from a recovery file on the user primary hard drive.
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...module interface of the optional Computrace Service from Absolute Software. Table 6. System setup options-Boot menu Boot Boot List Option Displays the available boot options. Default: Legacy. Default: Enabled. Allows you to the computer at boot. Default: Enabled. Boot Option Priorities Displays the boot sequence. 112 Enable or disable BIOS updates through UEFI capsule update packages. Enable or disable the firmware TPM. Enable or diaable PPI Bypass for Clear Command UEFI Firmware Capsule Updates controls access to set, change, or delete the hard-disk...
...module interface of the optional Computrace Service from Absolute Software. Table 6. System setup options-Boot menu Boot Boot List Option Displays the available boot options. Default: Legacy. Default: Enabled. Allows you to the computer at boot. Default: Enabled. Boot Option Priorities Displays the boot sequence. 112 Enable or disable BIOS updates through UEFI capsule update packages. Enable or disable the firmware TPM. Enable or diaable PPI Bypass for Clear Command UEFI Firmware Capsule Updates controls access to set, change, or delete the hard-disk...
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... replace the system board. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model. 4 Click Drivers & downloads → Find it myself. 5 Select the operating system installed on your computer. 6 Scroll down the page and expand BIOS. 7 Click Download to download the latest BIOS setup program file. 2 Create a bootable USB drive. Flashing BIOS (USB key) 1 Follow the procedure from the One Time Boot Menu. 7 Type the BIOS setup...
... replace the system board. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model. 4 Click Drivers & downloads → Find it myself. 5 Select the operating system installed on your computer. 6 Scroll down the page and expand BIOS. 7 Click Download to download the latest BIOS setup program file. 2 Create a bootable USB drive. Flashing BIOS (USB key) 1 Follow the procedure from the One Time Boot Menu. 7 Type the BIOS setup...
Inspiron 14 3000 Service Manual
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... the problems that each light pattern indicate. 116 Note the error code and validation number and contact Dell. This 2,3 pattern continues until the computer is turned off . Amber - For example, the power and battery-status light blinks amber two times followed by a pause, and then blinks white three times followed by a pause. Diagnostics Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light Indicates the battery-charge status or the hard-drive activity. Power and battery-status light Indicates the power and battery-charge...
... the problems that each light pattern indicate. 116 Note the error code and validation number and contact Dell. This 2,3 pattern continues until the computer is turned off . Amber - For example, the power and battery-status light blinks amber two times followed by a pause, and then blinks white three times followed by a pause. Diagnostics Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light Indicates the battery-charge status or the hard-drive activity. Power and battery-status light Indicates the power and battery-charge...