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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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See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is off and components will help you restart your computer in Safe Mode, you can eliminate ... • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. If an existing problem does not reappear when you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. You may want to identify which Windows mode you have shut down the message. The words "Safe Mode" appear in...
See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is off and components will help you restart your computer in Safe Mode, you can eliminate ... • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. If an existing problem does not reappear when you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. You may want to identify which Windows mode you have shut down the message. The words "Safe Mode" appear in...
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..." in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on disposing batteries. Keep the battery away from Dell. Replace the battery only with your laptop computer. Your battery will vary depending on your Dell computer. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer...
..." in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on disposing batteries. Keep the battery away from Dell. Replace the battery only with your laptop computer. Your battery will vary depending on your Dell computer. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer...
Dell Technology Guide
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... light represents incremental degradation. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on . EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) If five lights appear, less than 80...
... light represents incremental degradation. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on . EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) If five lights appear, less than 80...
Dell Technology Guide
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... for assistance). PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for either the operating system or the program that was running... appeared. ALERT! Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - FOR MORE INFORMATION: to help identify the problem. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual for your computer for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers...
... for assistance). PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for either the operating system or the program that was running... appeared. ALERT! Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - FOR MORE INFORMATION: to help identify the problem. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual for your computer for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers...
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... O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I V E - POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I D - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 287. PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on.... • Enter the system setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED -
... O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I V E - POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I D - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 287. PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on.... • Enter the system setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED -
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... BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. D A Y N O T S E T - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. YOU...
... BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. D A Y N O T S E T - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. YOU...
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... SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - Troubleshooting 279 PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING! WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR...
... SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - Troubleshooting 279 PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING! WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR...
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... the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - For additional safety best practices information, see the instructions that...
... the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - For additional safety best practices information, see the instructions that...
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 ...
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... cables (including the AC adapter). To replace the battery, slide it into place. 3. Slide the battery out. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into the bay until it over. 2. INSPIRON Solving Problems Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or...
... cables (including the AC adapter). To replace the battery, slide it into place. 3. Slide the battery out. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into the bay until it over. 2. INSPIRON Solving Problems Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or...
Setup Guide
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...booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - The computer failed to resolve the issue. See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for the same error. CMOS checksum error - Replace the battery. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. See the Service... Manual on page 53 for assistance. Hard-disk drive failure - See "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page ...
...booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - The computer failed to resolve the issue. See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for the same error. CMOS checksum error - Replace the battery. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. See the Service... Manual on page 53 for assistance. Hard-disk drive failure - See "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page ...
Service Manual
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Damage due 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 by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on... by your warranty. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer). Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the System Board). 3.
Damage due 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 by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on... by your warranty. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer). Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the System Board). 3.
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...personnel. 1 base cover 2 captive screws (4) Replacing the Base Cover 1. CAUTION: Do not touch the processor heat sink. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Ensure that the computer is not covered by Dell™ is turned off the computer, disconnect... inside the computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at an angle as a connector on the base cover to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before ...
...personnel. 1 base cover 2 captive screws (4) Replacing the Base Cover 1. CAUTION: Do not touch the processor heat sink. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Ensure that the computer is not covered by Dell™ is turned off the computer, disconnect... inside the computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at an angle as a connector on the base cover to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before ...
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... freely when pushed and released. Remove the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that holds it in damage 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. Back to release the...
... freely when pushed and released. Remove the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that holds it in damage 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. Back to release the...
Service Manual
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.../regulatory_compliance. The cable board is glued to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is already installed. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer). Damage due to the ...to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 3. Removing the Card 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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 ...
.../regulatory_compliance. The cable board is glued to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is already installed. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the back of the computer). Damage due to the ...to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 3. Removing the Card 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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 ...
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Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card. 5. Replacing the Card 1. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Back to the system board connector. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 7. Connect the cable to Contents Page Replace the cable board. 2. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Route the cable through the routing guides. 3.
Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card. 5. Replacing the Card 1. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Back to the system board connector. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 7. Connect the cable to Contents Page Replace the cable board. 2. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Route the cable through the routing guides. 3.
Service Manual
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... Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4. Back to Contents Page Camera (Optional) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. ...that secure the camera board brackets to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the Display Panel). Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on your warranty. Replace the display panel (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside ...
... Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4. Back to Contents Page Camera (Optional) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. ...that secure the camera board brackets to the system board, remove the main battery (see Replacing the Display Panel). Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on your warranty. Replace the display panel (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside ...
Service Manual
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...your computer. Damage due to servicing 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,.... 5. Remove the two screws 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. Removing the Center Control Cover 1. Ease the center control cover up , and open the display...
...your computer. Damage due to servicing 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,.... 5. Remove the two screws 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. Removing the Center Control Cover 1. Ease the center control cover up , and open the display...
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Back to the computer base. 3. 2. Turn the computer over and replace the two screws that secure the center control cover to Contents Page Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.
Back to the computer base. 3. 2. Turn the computer over and replace the two screws that secure the center control cover to Contents Page Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.