Dell Technology Guide
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... Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local...
... Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local...
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... and components will be displayed after you may be lost. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. This will be displayed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with...
... and components will be displayed after you may be lost. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. This will be displayed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with...
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Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of batteries with household waste. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to avoid possible connector damage. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 CAUTION...
Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of batteries with household waste. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to avoid possible connector damage. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 CAUTION...
Dell Technology Guide
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... it is the health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge...
... it is the health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge...
Dell Technology Guide
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... see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on page 337 for assistance). Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. If the computer malfunctions, you received is not listed in the table, see the Service Manual for your computer or search...either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the CPU fan (see the documentation for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have ...
... see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on page 337 for assistance). Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. If the computer malfunctions, you received is not listed in the table, see the Service Manual for your computer or search...either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the CPU fan (see the documentation for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - S H U T D O W N F A I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N...O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - See "Drive Problems" on page 287. See "Drive Problems" on page 287. R T C M O D E F I X E D - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277
... (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - S H U T D O W N F A I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N...O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - See "Drive Problems" on page 287. See "Drive Problems" on page 287. R T C M O D E F I X E D - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277
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.... IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. O F - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THE AC POWER ADAPTER...
.... IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. O F - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THE AC POWER ADAPTER...
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... S YS T E M . WARNING! BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - System board failure may be defective. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE...
... S YS T E M . WARNING! BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - System board failure may be defective. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE...
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.../OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE Troubleshooting 287 Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - ... Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 337). If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the instructions that the original drive is defective....
.../OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE Troubleshooting 287 Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - ... Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 337). If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the instructions that the original drive is defective....
Setup Guide
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... (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 Network... Problems 29 Power 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 ...
... (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 Network... Problems 29 Power 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 ...
Setup Guide
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... the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into place. 3. Slide the battery release latch until it over. 2. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. INSPIRON Solving Problems Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
... the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into place. 3. Slide the battery release latch until it over. 2. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. INSPIRON Solving Problems Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
Setup Guide
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... a System Message that will help in the following examples, see "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Replace the battery. See "Contacting Dell" on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is not listed in... resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com or see the documentation for assistance. See the...
... a System Message that will help in the following examples, see "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Replace the battery. See "Contacting Dell" on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is not listed in... resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com or see the documentation for assistance. See the...
Service Manual
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.... NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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...
.... NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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...
Service Manual
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...battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Tighten the four captive screws on the base cover and lift the cover away from the computer. CAUTION: Before performing this procedures, turn off . 2. 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 is not authorized by Dell™ is turned off the computer...
...battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Tighten the four captive screws on the base cover and lift the cover away from the computer. CAUTION: Before performing this procedures, turn off . 2. 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 is not authorized by Dell™ is turned off the computer...
Service Manual
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... spring over the hook on the back of the computer base. 1 battery latch assembly 3 spring 2 plastic clip Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Back to release the battery latch assembly. 4. 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 computer. NOTICE: Only...
... spring over the hook on the back of the computer base. 1 battery latch assembly 3 spring 2 plastic clip Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Back to release the battery latch assembly. 4. 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 computer. NOTICE: Only...
Service Manual
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...Disconnect the cable from the computer. 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 secures the Bluetooth card... Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 3. If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer. Use a plastic...
...Disconnect the cable from the computer. 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 secures the Bluetooth card... Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 3. If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer. Use a plastic...
Service Manual
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Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 7. Back to the system board connector. 4. Replacing the Card 1. Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card. 5. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Route the cable through the routing guides. 3. Connect the cable to Contents Page Replace the cable board. 2. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.
Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 7. Back to the system board connector. 4. Replacing the Card 1. Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card. 5. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Route the cable through the routing guides. 3. Connect the cable to Contents Page Replace the cable board. 2. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.
Service Manual
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...2. Remove the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Panel). Remove the display panel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera board. 5. Replace the four screws that secure the ...damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Camera (Optional) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera CAUTION: Before working inside your ...
...2. Remove the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Panel). Remove the display panel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera board. 5. Replace the four screws that secure the ...damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Camera (Optional) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera CAUTION: Before working inside your ...
Service Manual
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...your warranty. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is very fragile. 4. Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Center Control Cover Replacing the Center Control Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer....Damage due to servicing that secure the center control cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The cover is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible....
...your warranty. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is very fragile. 4. Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Center Control Cover Replacing the Center Control Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer....Damage due to servicing that secure the center control cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The cover is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible....
Service Manual
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... release it from the slot. 1 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the System Board). Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read...
... release it from the slot. 1 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the System Board). Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read...