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... device that corresponds to the operating system installed in the following : • To change the name of compressed air, to the service on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it clicks into the ball cage, or use a can find (or discover) it... you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to your computer, if one is not left on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)
... device that corresponds to the operating system installed in the following : • To change the name of compressed air, to the service on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it clicks into the ball cage, or use a can find (or discover) it... you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to your computer, if one is not left on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)
Dell Technology Guide
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...are : - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - - Too many devices on the front panel. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar products in known working by testing it with your computer). •...computer). • If the power light is working condition to match the AC power at your location, if applicable. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to help identify the problem. 274 ...
...are : - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - - Too many devices on the front panel. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar products in known working by testing it with your computer). •...computer). • If the power light is working condition to match the AC power at your location, if applicable. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to help identify the problem. 274 ...
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... F A I C A L S U P P O R T - H A R D - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the documentation shipped with your computer). ALERT! Diagnostic Lights for assistance). FOR MORE INFORMATION: to help identify the problem. Possible HDD...or RTC battery low. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for your computer for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. C M O S C H E C K S U M E R ...
... F A I C A L S U P P O R T - H A R D - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the documentation shipped with your computer). ALERT! Diagnostic Lights for assistance). FOR MORE INFORMATION: to help identify the problem. Possible HDD...or RTC battery low. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for your computer for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. C M O S C H E C K S U M E R ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to verify that the computer turns on the back of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip Troubleshooting 297 I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G B L U E -...(POWER2) (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 similar in standby mode. The computer is receiving electrical power...
... the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to verify that the computer turns on the back of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip Troubleshooting 297 I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G B L U E -...(POWER2) (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 similar in standby mode. The computer is receiving electrical power...
Dell Technology Guide
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... blinking blue, the computer is turned on. - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with another device, such as a lamp.... standby mode. Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to verify that the computer turns on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the ...
... blinking blue, the computer is turned on. - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with another device, such as a lamp.... standby mode. Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to verify that the computer turns on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the ...
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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...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. Press a key on the Dell Support website at support. For assistance, contact Dell (see Dell Technology Guide on the keyboard, move the pointer... light is solid white and the computer is in standby mode. 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 resume normal operation.
...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. Press a key on the Dell Support website at support. For assistance, contact Dell (see Dell Technology Guide on the keyboard, move the pointer... light is solid white and the computer is in standby mode. 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 resume normal operation.
Setup Guide
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... failure during POST. Keyboard failure - Alternatively you could see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that was running when the message appeared. Replace the battery. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 53...
... failure during POST. Keyboard failure - Alternatively you could see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that was running when the message appeared. Replace the battery. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 53...
Service Manual
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... board 5 screw 2 screwdriver 4 Bluetooth card 7. 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 computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...the screw that secures the Bluetooth card and lift the card off the computer. 6. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the center control cover (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside...
... board 5 screw 2 screwdriver 4 Bluetooth card 7. 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 computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...the screw that secures the Bluetooth card and lift the card off the computer. 6. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the center control cover (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside...
Service Manual
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Route the cable through the routing guides. 3. Connect the cable to Contents Page Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card. 5. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Back to the system board connector. 4. Replace the cable board. 2. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 7. Replacing the Card 1.
Route the cable through the routing guides. 3. Connect the cable to Contents Page Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card. 5. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Back to the system board connector. 4. Replace the cable board. 2. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 7. Replacing the Card 1.
Service Manual
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... provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini-Card supported by your computer: Connectors on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the display assembly. 2. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it to the respective system board connectors. 3. Route the...
... provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini-Card supported by your computer: Connectors on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the display assembly. 2. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it to the respective system board connectors. 3. Route the...
Service Manual
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... the palm rest. Do not pull hard on the keyboard. 1 keyboard 3 keyboard tabs (6) 5 keyboard cable 2 screws (2) 4 connector latch 5. NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is...
... the palm rest. Do not pull hard on the keyboard. 1 keyboard 3 keyboard tabs (6) 5 keyboard cable 2 screws (2) 4 connector latch 5. NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is...
Service Manual
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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. Replace the two screws at the top of the keyboard. 4. 3.
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. Replace the two screws at the top of the keyboard. 4. 3.
Service Manual
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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 Dell™ is not covered by your computer. Remove the hard drive ... the Display Assembly). 10. Remove the eleven screws from the computer base. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 6. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Damage due to ...
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 Dell™ is not covered by your computer. Remove the hard drive ... the Display Assembly). 10. Remove the eleven screws from the computer base. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 6. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Damage due to ...
Service Manual
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Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 13. Reinstall the ExpressCards in the ExpressCard slot, if any. 14. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). 9. Back to Contents Page Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 11. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 12. 8.
Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 13. Reinstall the ExpressCards in the ExpressCard slot, if any. 14. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). 9. Back to Contents Page Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 11. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 12. 8.
Service Manual
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...board 2 cable pull-tab Replacing the Power Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Center ... that secures the power board cable to the computer. Replace the power board. 2. 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,...
...board 2 cable pull-tab Replacing the Power Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Center ... that secures the power board cable to the computer. Replace the power board. 2. 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,...
Service Manual
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...the Palm Rest). 11. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Optical Drive). 4. Remove the daughter board (see Removing the Display Assembly). 10. Remove the four...the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 8. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board CAUTION: Before ...
...the Palm Rest). 11. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Optical Drive). 4. Remove the daughter board (see Removing the Display Assembly). 10. Remove the four...the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 8. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board CAUTION: Before ...
Service Manual
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... the computer. Replace the daughter board (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 15. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Daughter Board). 6. Replace the processor heat sink and the processor (see Replacing the Keyboard). 12. NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and...thermal fan cable, speaker cable, and USB board cable to the computer. 17. Replace any installed Mini-Card (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink and Installing the Processor). 9. Reinstall the ExpressCards in the computer...
... the computer. Replace the daughter board (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 15. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Daughter Board). 6. Replace the processor heat sink and the processor (see Replacing the Keyboard). 12. NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and...thermal fan cable, speaker cable, and USB board cable to the computer. 17. Replace any installed Mini-Card (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink and Installing the Processor). 9. Reinstall the ExpressCards in the computer...