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... a service, clear the check box next to your computer, if one is not left on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Ensure that corresponds to change the name of the following section that fluff from the swab is not already built in their channels...; Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to the service on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it .
... a service, clear the check box next to your computer, if one is not left on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Ensure that corresponds to change the name of the following section that fluff from the swab is not already built in their channels...; Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to the service on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it .
Dell Technology Guide
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... power cable is securely connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). - - Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar products in known working by testing it with numbers on a power strip - Ensure that...
... power cable is securely connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). - - Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar products in known working by testing it with numbers on a power strip - Ensure that...
Dell Technology Guide
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...to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Troubleshooting 275 If the computer malfunctions, you... S U P P O R T - CPU fan failure. ALERT! Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for your computer). FOR MORE INFORMATION: to complete the boot...
...to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Troubleshooting 275 If the computer malfunctions, you... S U P P O R T - CPU fan failure. ALERT! Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for your computer). FOR MORE INFORMATION: to complete the boot...
Dell Technology Guide
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...to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices with your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips ...graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that all memory modules...
...to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices with your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips ...graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that all memory modules...
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...Dell" on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. - The power button light located on the front of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the computer turns on the keyboard... blue, the computer is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on . - Press a key on properly. - Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar in standby mode. Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of ...
...Dell" on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. - The power button light located on the front of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the computer turns on the keyboard... blue, the computer is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on . - Press a key on properly. - Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar in standby mode. Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of ...
Setup Guide
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...the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 14 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 22 Media Controls 24 Display Features 25 Solving Problems 26 Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 27 ... Problems 30 Memory Problems 32 Lockups and Software Problems 33 Using Support Tools 35 Dell Support Center 35 System Messages 36 Hardware Troubleshooter 38 Dell Diagnostics 38 Restoring Your Operating System 41 System Restore 42 Dell Factory Image Restore 44 Operating System Reinstallation 45 3
...the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 14 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 22 Media Controls 24 Display Features 25 Solving Problems 26 Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 27 ... Problems 30 Memory Problems 32 Lockups and Software Problems 33 Using Support Tools 35 Dell Support Center 35 System Messages 36 Hardware Troubleshooter 38 Dell Diagnostics 38 Restoring Your Operating System 41 System Restore 42 Dell Factory Image Restore 44 Operating System Reinstallation 45 3
Setup Guide
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...or an internal device malfunction. You may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to remove and ...then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see the Service Manual on page 53). If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. dell.com). If the power light is blinking amber - ...
...or an internal device malfunction. You may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to remove and ...then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see the Service Manual on page 53). If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. dell.com). If the power light is blinking amber - ...
Setup Guide
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...disk drive read failure - Alert! Replace the CPU fan. See "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery. See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. ... 36 Possible hard disk drive failure during POST. Keyboard failure - CPU fan has failed. Using Support Tools System Messages If your computer or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. Previous attempts at ...
...disk drive read failure - Alert! Replace the CPU fan. See "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery. See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. ... 36 Possible hard disk drive failure during POST. Keyboard failure - CPU fan has failed. Using Support Tools System Messages If your computer or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. Previous attempts at ...
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Card Replacing the Card CAUTION: Before working inside your warranty. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the computer. The...Disconnect the cable from the computer. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer). Remove the keyboard (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. NOTICE: Be extremely careful when removing the cable board. Removing the...
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Card Replacing the Card CAUTION: Before working inside your warranty. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the computer. The...Disconnect the cable from the computer. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer). Remove the keyboard (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. NOTICE: Be extremely careful when removing the cable board. Removing the...
Service Manual
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Route the cable through the routing guides. 3. Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card. 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 7. Replacing the Card 1. Connect the cable to Contents Page Back to the system board connector. 4. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Replace the cable board. 2.
Route the cable through the routing guides. 3. Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card. 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 7. Replacing the Card 1. Connect the cable to Contents Page Back to the system board connector. 4. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Replace the cable board. 2.
Service Manual
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... on either side) that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Be careful when removing it clicks into place. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 6. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Route the optional camera cable and display cable through the system board. 4. Route the Mini-Card antenna cables into...
... on either side) that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Be careful when removing it clicks into place. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 6. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Route the optional camera cable and display cable through the system board. 4. Route the Mini-Card antenna cables into...
Service Manual
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... dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Damage due to servicing that shipped with the slots of the computer and turn it over to access the keyboard connector. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your computer...
... dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Damage due to servicing that shipped with the slots of the computer and turn it over to access the keyboard connector. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your computer...
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Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 5. Back to Contents Page Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 3. Replace the two screws at the top of the keyboard. 4.
Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 5. Back to Contents Page Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 3. Replace the two screws at the top of the keyboard. 4.
Service Manual
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Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Hard Drive). 3. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Display Assembly).... Drive). 4. Remove the base cover (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Hard Drive). 3. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Display Assembly).... Drive). 4. Remove the base cover (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
Service Manual
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Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 13. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 11. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 12. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Reinstall the ExpressCards in the ExpressCard slot, if any. 14. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). 9. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Back to Contents Page 8.
Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 13. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 11. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 12. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Reinstall the ExpressCards in the ExpressCard slot, if any. 14. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). 9. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Back to Contents Page 8.
Service Manual
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... in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: Be extremely careful when removing the power board. Replace the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Power Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Power Board Replacing the Power Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
... in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: Be extremely careful when removing the power board. Replace the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Power Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Power Board Replacing the Power Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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...Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is not covered by your computer. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Optical Drive). 4. The replacement kit for the ... main battery (see Removing the Daughter Board). 12. Damage due to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
...Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is not covered by your computer. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Optical Drive). 4. The replacement kit for the ... main battery (see Removing the Daughter Board). 12. Damage due to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
Service Manual
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... and out of the replacement system board. 18. If required, replace Mini-Card, (see Replacing the Base Cover). 11. Replace the system board in damage to the computer base. 5. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 2. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7....screen. 3 speaker cable connector 5 screws (4) 4 system board 13. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Keyboard). 12. Reinstall the ExpressCards in the ExpressCard slot, if any installed memory modules (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 14. Insert the BIOS upgrade CD that no ...
... and out of the replacement system board. 18. If required, replace Mini-Card, (see Replacing the Base Cover). 11. Replace the system board in damage to the computer base. 5. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 2. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7....screen. 3 speaker cable connector 5 screws (4) 4 system board 13. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Keyboard). 12. Reinstall the ExpressCards in the ExpressCard slot, if any installed memory modules (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 14. Insert the BIOS upgrade CD that no ...