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Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information on how to resolve the problem. Write down the information displayed on your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such...
Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information on how to resolve the problem. Write down the information displayed on your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such...
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...the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Reseat ...back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computing environment. If the computer is plugged into a power ...
...the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Reseat ...back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computing environment. If the computer is plugged into a power ...
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...condition to the system board (see the documentation shipped with numbers on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Multiple power strips connected to the ...Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your location, if applicable. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables -
...condition to the system board (see the documentation shipped with numbers on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Multiple power strips connected to the ...Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your location, if applicable. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables -
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... the meaning of the lights to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. C P U F A N F A I C A L S U P P O R T - Troubleshooting 275 If the computer malfunctions, you received is not...
... the meaning of the lights to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. C P U F A N F A I C A L S U P P O R T - Troubleshooting 275 If the computer malfunctions, you received is not...
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... THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. P...E D M E M O R Y. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A ...
... THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. P...E D M E M O R Y. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A ...
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... page 337). CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is incorrectly installed. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - See "Maintenance Tasks (...SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE Troubleshooting 287 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on page...
... page 337). CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is incorrectly installed. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - See "Maintenance Tasks (...SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE Troubleshooting 287 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on page...
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... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on page 275), no network communication is occurring. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN ...network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. Windows XP 1 Click Start...
... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on page 275), no network communication is occurring. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN ...network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. Windows XP 1 Click Start...
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... F E R E N C E - The computer is either turned off or is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (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 the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - I F T H E P O W E R L I G...
... F E R E N C E - The computer is either turned off or is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (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 the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - I F T H E P O W E R L I G...
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.... - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the computer turns on . - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on the front of the computer and the electrical outlet. - For additional safety... testing it with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
.... - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the computer turns on . - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on the front of the computer and the electrical outlet. - For additional safety... testing it with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... cables - Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer.) • If the power light is free and can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - The service is steady amber, a device may be customized for your computer. ...Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - ...
... cables - Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer.) • If the power light is free and can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - The service is steady amber, a device may be customized for your computer. ...Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - ...
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...You can use the power options in the Back up Files wizard. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. 28 Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three default options: • Balanced... guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 35 or "Contacting Dell" on your computer. Click Continue on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your computer. See the Service Manual on the User Account Control window and follow the instructions in your ...
...You can use the power options in the Back up Files wizard. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. 28 Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three default options: • Balanced... guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 35 or "Contacting Dell" on your computer. Click Continue on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your computer. See the Service Manual on the User Account Control window and follow the instructions in your ...
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...power problem or an internal device malfunction. The computer is receiving power, but a device might be responding. dell.com). Press a key on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on your computer - ... operation. If you encounter interference that hinders reception on . You may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. For assistance, contact Dell (see the Service Manual on the keyboard, move the pointer using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to the same...
...power problem or an internal device malfunction. The computer is receiving power, but a device might be responding. dell.com). Press a key on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on your computer - ... operation. If you encounter interference that hinders reception on . You may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. For assistance, contact Dell (see the Service Manual on the keyboard, move the pointer using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to the same...
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... the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer. If necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer...
... the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer. If necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer...
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...booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. Replace the CPU fan. See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for the same error. See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for ...the documentation for assistance. For help you received is loose, or no bootable device exists. 36 CPU fan failure - See the Service Manual on page 53 for assistance. Hard-disk drive read failure - The computer failed to resolve the issue. Possible motherboard failure or RTC...
...booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. Replace the CPU fan. See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for the same error. See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for ...the documentation for assistance. For help you received is loose, or no bootable device exists. 36 CPU fan failure - See the Service Manual on page 53 for assistance. Hard-disk drive read failure - The computer failed to resolve the issue. Possible motherboard failure or RTC...
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...about your operating system. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard drive or on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system...Operating System media. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer, and readme files. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall Notebook System Software (NSS), or update drivers for...
...about your operating system. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard drive or on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system...Operating System media. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer, and readme files. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall Notebook System Software (NSS), or update drivers for...
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... 800 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM Possible memory configurations 1GB, 1.5GB, 2GB, 3GB, 4GB, 6 GB, and 8GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support...
... 800 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM Possible memory configurations 1GB, 1.5GB, 2GB, 3GB, 4GB, 6 GB, and 8GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support...
Service Manual
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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Memory Optical Drive Processor Heat Sink Processor Center Control Cover Keyboard Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology ... in this document is strictly forbidden. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, Inspiron, and the DELL logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; is subject to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of...
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Memory Optical Drive Processor Heat Sink Processor Center Control Cover Keyboard Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology ... in this document is strictly forbidden. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, Inspiron, and the DELL logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; is subject to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of...
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... audio connector cover and remove it from the computer. 1 audio connector cover Replacing the Audio Connector Cover 1. Back to Contents Page Audio Connector Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Audio Connector Cover Replacing the Audio Connector Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized...
... audio connector cover and remove it from the computer. 1 audio connector cover Replacing the Audio Connector Cover 1. Back to Contents Page Audio Connector Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Audio Connector Cover Replacing the Audio Connector Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized...
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... Your Computer). 3. Removing the Base Cover 1. Ensure that is not authorized by your warranty. Damage due to servicing that the computer is not covered by Dell™ is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the... as a connector on the base cover. 3. Back to the bottom of the computer). Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...
... Your Computer). 3. Removing the Base Cover 1. Ensure that is not authorized by your warranty. Damage due to servicing that the computer is not covered by Dell™ is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the... as a connector on the base cover. 3. Back to the bottom of the computer). Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...
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... read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the computer base. 2. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Place the latch assembly... Your Computer. 2. Replace the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside the...
... read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the computer base. 2. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Place the latch assembly... Your Computer. 2. Replace the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside the...