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... battery can last for which it is switched off . Battery 23 The following activities significantly reduce the operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other configuration settings and...
... battery can last for which it is switched off . Battery 23 The following activities significantly reduce the operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other configuration settings and...
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...on a label on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Click System Configuration. -- Service Code You can locate the Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the screen. Click Find...Service Tag follow the instructions on . 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code Most of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer. Storage About Storage Devices Storage devices allow you manually delete the data. Locating the Service Tag ...
...on a label on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Click System Configuration. -- Service Code You can locate the Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the screen. Click Find...Service Tag follow the instructions on . 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code Most of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer. Storage About Storage Devices Storage devices allow you manually delete the data. Locating the Service Tag ...
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... driver while adding your printer. Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. Insert the printer driver media that shipped with your printer into the optical drive and follow the instructions on the screen. If you experience problems with your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support...
... driver while adding your printer. Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. Insert the printer driver media that shipped with your printer into the optical drive and follow the instructions on the screen. If you experience problems with your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support...
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... purchased with your computer. Setting Up Your Webcam To set up your webcam: Webcam integrated on the computer. Insert the optical disc into the optical drive of the USB cable to reinstall the drivers and software. Shut down the computer. 3. Connect one end of your webcam.... Use the media shipped with your optical drive). For more information, see the documentation that shipped with the computer only to the USB wireless adapter. 4. c. Follow the instructions on the...
... purchased with your computer. Setting Up Your Webcam To set up your webcam: Webcam integrated on the computer. Insert the optical disc into the optical drive of the USB cable to reinstall the drivers and software. Shut down the computer. 3. Connect one end of your webcam.... Use the media shipped with your optical drive). For more information, see the documentation that shipped with the computer only to the USB wireless adapter. 4. c. Follow the instructions on the...
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...the conditions under which is turned off. Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of your battery significantly reduces if you use : • Optical drives. • Wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • High-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or ...battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how you use your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Battery 75 If the battery is charging. If necessary, the AC adapter charges the battery and maintains the battery ...
...the conditions under which is turned off. Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of your battery significantly reduces if you use : • Optical drives. • Wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • High-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or ...battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how you use your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Battery 75 If the battery is charging. If necessary, the AC adapter charges the battery and maintains the battery ...
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... This connection allows you can connect the S/PDIF output from your computer. Eliminates the need for transferring audio in the form of S/PDIF connections: • Optical - eSATA provides considerably higher throughput as compared to your computer to be up a 5.1 audio (also known as 6-channel audio) connection. Set up by..., VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. eSATA Connector eSATA is a bus technology designed to connect external mass storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, to USB 2.0 or FireWire 800. eSATA cables can be present in digital format.
... This connection allows you can connect the S/PDIF output from your computer. Eliminates the need for transferring audio in the form of S/PDIF connections: • Optical - eSATA provides considerably higher throughput as compared to your computer to be up a 5.1 audio (also known as 6-channel audio) connection. Set up by..., VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. eSATA Connector eSATA is a bus technology designed to connect external mass storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, to USB 2.0 or FireWire 800. eSATA cables can be present in digital format.
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...recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4. Press any key to wait until you purchased ...the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. • Hard drive failure that are installed on your hard drive to complete the recovery process. System Recovery Media About System Recovery Media The system recovery media... prevents the use of recovery options that prevents data from the optical drive. 5.
...recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4. Press any key to wait until you purchased ...the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. • Hard drive failure that are installed on your hard drive to complete the recovery process. System Recovery Media About System Recovery Media The system recovery media... prevents the use of recovery options that prevents data from the optical drive. 5.
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...change the settings in your computer • Set or change a user-selectable option such as the video card, keyboard and mouse, hard disk, optical drive, and so on. Certain changes can cause your computer. You can use the BIOS to work incorrectly or damage your computer to work incorrectly. This...BIOS is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. NOTE: Before you change system setup configuration unless you are an expert computer user. When the DELL logo is to load and start the operating system. If you press before the prompt appears or after you add, change, or remove any ...
...change the settings in your computer • Set or change a user-selectable option such as the video card, keyboard and mouse, hard disk, optical drive, and so on. Certain changes can cause your computer. You can use the BIOS to work incorrectly or damage your computer to work incorrectly. This...BIOS is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. NOTE: Before you change system setup configuration unless you are an expert computer user. When the DELL logo is to load and start the operating system. If you press before the prompt appears or after you add, change, or remove any ...
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... = Boot Menu appears on (or restart) your media is bootable, check the device documentation. Select the device you are trying to your computer from the optical drive, insert the bootable media into the drive. To boot using the Boot Device Menu: 1.
... = Boot Menu appears on (or restart) your media is bootable, check the device documentation. Select the device you are trying to your computer from the optical drive, insert the bootable media into the drive. To boot using the Boot Device Menu: 1.
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... Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 5 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure 19 8 Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 9 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 23 Prerequisites 23 Procedure 23 10 Replacing the Hard...
... Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 5 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure 19 8 Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 9 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 23 Prerequisites 23 Procedure 23 10 Replacing the Hard...
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.... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your fingertips, slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay. 2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 screw Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly | 19 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
.... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your fingertips, slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay. 2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 screw Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly | 19 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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3 Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical-drive assembly. 4 Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical-drive assembly. 5 Carefully pry the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical-drive assembly. 2 1 3 1 optical-drive bezel 3 screws (2) 4 2 optical drive 4 optical-drive bracket 20 | Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly
3 Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical-drive assembly. 4 Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical-drive assembly. 5 Carefully pry the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical-drive assembly. 2 1 3 1 optical-drive bezel 3 screws (2) 4 2 optical drive 4 optical-drive bracket 20 | Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly
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...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap optical-drive bezel into place. 2 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical-drive assembly. 3 Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical-drive assembly. 4 Slide the optical-drive...13. 2 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly | 21 After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on...
...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap optical-drive bezel into place. 2 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical-drive assembly. 3 Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical-drive assembly. 4 Slide the optical-drive...13. 2 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly | 21 After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on...
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... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 27...
... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 27...
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... 3 Slide the touchpad cable and the power-button cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on page 29. 2 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 5 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17. 4 Replace the ... the palm-rest over . 6 Replace the screws that secure the palm-rest to the computer base. Replacing the Palm-Rest | 35 See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. For additional safety...
... 3 Slide the touchpad cable and the power-button cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on page 29. 2 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 5 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17. 4 Replace the ... the palm-rest over . 6 Replace the screws that secure the palm-rest to the computer base. Replacing the Palm-Rest | 35 See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. For additional safety...
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...computer, the card is already installed. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 31. Removing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for wireless...
...computer, the card is already installed. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 31. Removing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for wireless...
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See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 29. 3 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 6 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 35. 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 9. 40 | Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm-rest.
See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 29. 3 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 6 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 35. 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 9. 40 | Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm-rest.
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See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 19. 4 Remove the ... your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 27. 5 Remove the palm-rest. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "...
See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 19. 4 Remove the ... your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 27. 5 Remove the palm-rest. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "...
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... Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 29. 3 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "Replacing the...
... Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 29. 3 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "Replacing the...