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... Restore 132 About Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Operating System Disc 133 About Operating System Disc 133 Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc 133 Diagnostics 137 ... Screen is Blank 142 Desktop 142 Laptop 143 Keyboard Not Working, Not Detected, or Working Intermittently 143 External Keyboard 143 Laptop Keyboard 144 System Setup (BIOS 147 Entering System Setup (BIOS 147 System Setup Screens 148 Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 149 10 Contents
... Restore 132 About Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Operating System Disc 133 About Operating System Disc 133 Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc 133 Diagnostics 137 ... Screen is Blank 142 Desktop 142 Laptop 143 Keyboard Not Working, Not Detected, or Working Intermittently 143 External Keyboard 143 Laptop Keyboard 144 System Setup (BIOS 147 Entering System Setup (BIOS 147 System Setup Screens 148 Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 149 10 Contents
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Changing the Default Boot Sequence 150 Flashing the BIOS 150 Getting Help and Contacting Dell 155 Self-Help Options 155 Accessing Windows Help and Support 155 Contacting Dell 156 Before Calling Dell 159 Computer Maintenance 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Desktops 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Laptops 162 Dell and the Environment 164 Regulatory Compliance Policy 165 Contact...
Changing the Default Boot Sequence 150 Flashing the BIOS 150 Getting Help and Contacting Dell 155 Self-Help Options 155 Accessing Windows Help and Support 155 Contacting Dell 156 Before Calling Dell 159 Computer Maintenance 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Desktops 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Laptops 162 Dell and the Environment 164 Regulatory Compliance Policy 165 Contact...
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... controllers and connectors that forms the central part of computers. Provides slot(s) to install memory module(s). • Expansion card slot(s) - Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - Some important components of a desktop system board. Provides slot(s) to install processor(s). • Memory-module connector(s) - Provides slot(s) to interact with...
... controllers and connectors that forms the central part of computers. Provides slot(s) to install memory module(s). • Expansion card slot(s) - Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - Some important components of a desktop system board. Provides slot(s) to install processor(s). • Memory-module connector(s) - Provides slot(s) to interact with...
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...: • see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Turn on Computrace through Absolute Software. NOTE: You will need to install the Computrace software in the BIOS settings, you enable or disable the Computrace option in Windows for issues related to: • configuration • installation • how-to change this... option. You may contact them for the software to disable the Computrace option. Enabling Computrace 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select Security tab and then select Computrace(R). 4. Getting Help on Computrace...
...: • see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Turn on Computrace through Absolute Software. NOTE: You will need to install the Computrace software in the BIOS settings, you enable or disable the Computrace option in Windows for issues related to: • configuration • installation • how-to change this... option. You may contact them for the software to disable the Computrace option. Enabling Computrace 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select Security tab and then select Computrace(R). 4. Getting Help on Computrace...
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... press . -- Ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Beep Codes One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure-BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm away...
... press . -- Ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Beep Codes One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure-BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm away...
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... system devices such as the user password • Determine the current amount of memory or the type of the BIOS is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. When the DELL logo is to load and start the operating system. Therefore you note the current system setup configuration for the F2... prompt to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to appear and then press immediately. System Setup (BIOS) 147...
... system devices such as the user password • Determine the current amount of memory or the type of the BIOS is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. When the DELL logo is to load and start the operating system. Therefore you note the current system setup configuration for the F2... prompt to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to appear and then press immediately. System Setup (BIOS) 147...
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...exit system setup. For more information, see Entering System Setup (BIOS)). 2. Choose from a list of your computer. Choose from My Products and Services List -- Click BIOS 5. Go to step 4. NOTE: Locate the Service Tag of all Dell products b. If you have your computer's Service Tag or Express... Service Code: a. Click Submit and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Select one of ...
...exit system setup. For more information, see Entering System Setup (BIOS)). 2. Choose from a list of your computer. Choose from My Products and Services List -- Click BIOS 5. Go to step 4. NOTE: Locate the Service Tag of all Dell products b. If you have your computer's Service Tag or Express... Service Code: a. Click Submit and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Select one of ...
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In the Please select your computer. 8. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. 9. Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on your download method below window, click For Single File Download via Browser, and then click ... Now. 7. 6. Navigate to download the file on the screen. In the Save As window, select an appropriate location to the folder where you downloaded the BIOS update file. The file icon appears in the folder and is titled the same as the downloaded...
In the Please select your computer. 8. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. 9. Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on your download method below window, click For Single File Download via Browser, and then click ... Now. 7. 6. Navigate to download the file on the screen. In the Save As window, select an appropriate location to the folder where you downloaded the BIOS update file. The file icon appears in the folder and is titled the same as the downloaded...
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31 Removing the Display Bezel 75 Prerequisites 75 Procedure 76 32 Replacing the Display Bezel 77 Procedure 77 Postrequisites 77 33 Removing the Display Hinges 79 Prerequisites 79 Procedure 80 34 Replacing the Display Hinges 81 Procedure 81 Postrequisites 81 35 Removing the Display Panel 83 Prerequisites 83 Procedure 84 36 Replacing the Display Panel 87 Procedure 87 Postrequisites 87 37 Removing the Camera Module 89 Prerequisites 89 Procedure 90 38 Replacing the Camera Module 91 Procedure 91 Postrequisites 91 39 Flashing the BIOS 93 6 | Contents
31 Removing the Display Bezel 75 Prerequisites 75 Procedure 76 32 Replacing the Display Bezel 77 Procedure 77 Postrequisites 77 33 Removing the Display Hinges 79 Prerequisites 79 Procedure 80 34 Replacing the Display Hinges 81 Procedure 81 Postrequisites 81 35 Removing the Display Panel 83 Prerequisites 83 Procedure 84 36 Replacing the Display Panel 87 Procedure 87 Postrequisites 87 37 Removing the Camera Module 89 Prerequisites 89 Procedure 90 38 Replacing the Camera Module 91 Procedure 91 Postrequisites 91 39 Flashing the BIOS 93 6 | Contents
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...Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 45. See "Removing ...rest. Replace the coin-cell battery only with your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin-cell battery. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 51 Discard used coin-cell batteries... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
...Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 45. See "Removing ...rest. Replace the coin-cell battery only with your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin-cell battery. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 51 Discard used coin-cell batteries... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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...Service Tag or Express Service Code in the Service Tag or Express Service Code field. Flashing the BIOS | 93 To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for me • Choose from My... Products and Services List • Choose from a list of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions that shipped with your computer. b Click Submit and proceed to flash the BIOS when an update is located on a label at the back of results appears on the...
...Service Tag or Express Service Code in the Service Tag or Express Service Code field. Flashing the BIOS | 93 To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for me • Choose from My... Products and Services List • Choose from a list of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions that shipped with your computer. b Click Submit and proceed to flash the BIOS when an update is located on a label at the back of results appears on the...