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...7 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 3 Switch 11 Removing the Switch 11 Replacing the Switch 12 4 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 13 5 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 16 6 Base Cover 17 Removing the Base Cover 17 Replacing the Base Cover 18 7 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 8 Hard Drive 21 Removing the Hard Drive 21 Replacing the Hard Drive 23 9 Optical Drive 25 Removing...
...7 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 3 Switch 11 Removing the Switch 11 Replacing the Switch 12 4 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 13 5 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 16 6 Base Cover 17 Removing the Base Cover 17 Replacing the Base Cover 18 7 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 8 Hard Drive 21 Removing the Hard Drive 21 Replacing the Hard Drive 23 9 Optical Drive 25 Removing...
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... Removing the Power-Adapter Port 33 Replacing the Power-Adapter Port 34 12 Display Assembly 35 Removing the Display Assembly 35 Replacing the Display Assembly 37 Removing the Display Bezel 37 Replacing the Display Bezel 38 Removing the Hinge Caps 39 Replacing the Hinge Caps 40 Removing the Display Panel 40 Replacing the Display Panel 43 13 Camera Module 45 Removing the Camera Module 45 Replacing the Camera Module 48 14 System Board 49 Removing the System Board 49 Replacing the System Board 52 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS...
... Removing the Power-Adapter Port 33 Replacing the Power-Adapter Port 34 12 Display Assembly 35 Removing the Display Assembly 35 Replacing the Display Assembly 37 Removing the Display Bezel 37 Replacing the Display Bezel 38 Removing the Hinge Caps 39 Replacing the Hinge Caps 40 Removing the Display Panel 40 Replacing the Display Panel 43 13 Camera Module 45 Removing the Camera Module 45 Replacing the Camera Module 48 14 System Board 49 Removing the System Board 49 Replacing the System Board 52 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS...
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... instructions in the computer: Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ System. 20 | Memory Module(s) To confirm the amount of memory installed in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. 4 Turn on the computer. Replacing the Memory Module(s) Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into place. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18. 2 Replace...
... instructions in the computer: Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ System. 20 | Memory Module(s) To confirm the amount of memory installed in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. 4 Turn on the computer. Replacing the Memory Module(s) Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into place. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18. 2 Replace...
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.... 5 Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly toward the front of the computer, to connect the hard-drive assembly to the connector on the system board. 6 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the computer base. 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the hard drive. 5 Lift the hard drive off the hard-drive bracket. 3 2 1 1 screws (4) 3 hard-drive bracket 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive Procedure 1 Remove the new hard drive from...
.... 5 Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly toward the front of the computer, to connect the hard-drive assembly to the connector on the system board. 6 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the computer base. 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the hard drive. 5 Lift the hard drive off the hard-drive bracket. 3 2 1 1 screws (4) 3 hard-drive bracket 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive Procedure 1 Remove the new hard drive from...
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... 8 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 49. Replace the battery only with your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin-cell battery. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to the manufacturer's instructions. Discard used batteries according to default. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover. 17 Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside...
... 8 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 49. Replace the battery only with your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin-cell battery. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to the manufacturer's instructions. Discard used batteries according to default. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover. 17 Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside...
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... Save As window, select an appropriate location to download the file on your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code in the folder and is available or when replacing the system board. 22 Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 10 Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. 4 A list of...
... Save As window, select an appropriate location to download the file on your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code in the folder and is available or when replacing the system board. 22 Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 10 Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. 4 A list of...
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... are located within the Start screen. Provides access to notifications, volume controls, brightness controls, and other devices. Charms include Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. Search charm Allows you to send files and stream movies to TVs, printers, and other computer setting options. Charms Sidebar Charms are a set of features which are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your finger to the right of your friends and social networks. To open...
... are located within the Start screen. Provides access to notifications, volume controls, brightness controls, and other devices. Charms include Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. Search charm Allows you to send files and stream movies to TVs, printers, and other computer setting options. Charms Sidebar Charms are a set of features which are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your finger to the right of your friends and social networks. To open...
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... (CMOS) chip while the computer is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use your laptop computer. The following activities significantly reduce the operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other configuration settings and...
... (CMOS) chip while the computer is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use your laptop computer. The following activities significantly reduce the operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other configuration settings and...
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... Service Tag follow the instructions on your computer either on the label on and you have access to the Internet, you can be internal or external. Examples of the storage devices store data till you to store data for the Service Tag and Express-Service code. Most of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on. 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code...
... Service Tag follow the instructions on your computer either on the label on and you have access to the Internet, you can be internal or external. Examples of the storage devices store data till you to store data for the Service Tag and Express-Service code. Most of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on. 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code...
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... - Configure webcam features like picture quality, face tracking, pan and zoom, audio and video effects, and so on . • Live! Create a unique avatar using the Live! Click Imaging Devices and then double-click Camera. 3. The Dell Webcam Manager window appears. Click Enable. Open the webcam software to enable the microphone. Dell Webcam Manager includes: • Webcam Center - Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Enabling a Webcam 1. Click Start → Control Panel → Device Manager. 2. Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Click Webcam...
... - Configure webcam features like picture quality, face tracking, pan and zoom, audio and video effects, and so on . • Live! Create a unique avatar using the Live! Click Imaging Devices and then double-click Camera. 3. The Dell Webcam Manager window appears. Click Enable. Open the webcam software to enable the microphone. Dell Webcam Manager includes: • Webcam Center - Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Enabling a Webcam 1. Click Start → Control Panel → Device Manager. 2. Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Click Webcam...
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... mode to the TV's 3D settings menu. Connect your computer and display. Browse to Automatic. 62 Display Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) Computer Cable DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable) DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable) Display You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to the 3D TV using a HDMI cable. b. NOTE: The HDMI cable transmits both audio and video...
... mode to the TV's 3D settings menu. Connect your computer and display. Browse to Automatic. 62 Display Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) Computer Cable DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable) DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable) Display You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to the 3D TV using a HDMI cable. b. NOTE: The HDMI cable transmits both audio and video...
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.... Select Scan for Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Type the security code that appears on wireless display, see the documentation that wireless is enabled. 3. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. To enable wireless display: 1. on the desktop. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for available displays. 8. on the desktop. The 7. Select your computer. 2. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your...
.... Select Scan for Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Type the security code that appears on wireless display, see the documentation that wireless is enabled. 3. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. To enable wireless display: 1. on the desktop. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for available displays. 8. on the desktop. The 7. Select your computer. 2. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your...
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... install the printer driver while adding your printer. Click Next. 5. In Windows 7, click Start → Devices and Printers. In Windows XP, click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2. NOTE: You may be prompted to your printer. Click Add a Printer. Adding a Printer 1. In Windows Vista, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. 4. Follow the instructions on screen. 70 Setting...
... install the printer driver while adding your printer. Click Next. 5. In Windows 7, click Start → Devices and Printers. In Windows XP, click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2. NOTE: You may be prompted to your printer. Click Add a Printer. Adding a Printer 1. In Windows Vista, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. 4. Follow the instructions on screen. 70 Setting...
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... shipped with Internet access established. • Router - Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you set up a LAN. • Cable or DSL broadband modem with installation media, which type of the screen), and then click Search . 3. A router connects computers and...
... shipped with Internet access established. • Router - Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you set up a LAN. • Cable or DSL broadband modem with installation media, which type of the screen), and then click Search . 3. A router connects computers and...
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... received when you are using a mouse, pointing to the telephone wall jack before you set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet window appears. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection You can setup a wired Internet connection using a dial-up, DSL, or a cable/satellite modem. • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your country. Set up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to...
... received when you are using a mouse, pointing to the telephone wall jack before you set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet window appears. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection You can setup a wired Internet connection using a dial-up, DSL, or a cable/satellite modem. • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your country. Set up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to...
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... one stop shop for premium support services providing Computer Configuration and Maintenance, Networking Set Up and Support, Home Entertainment Installation. Monitor system events and changes over time. View detailed information about your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless network setup, and more information about My Dell Support Center and to : -- Access system recovery tools that help improve your hard drive using a visual representation of your hard drive. -- You can also 114...
... one stop shop for premium support services providing Computer Configuration and Maintenance, Networking Set Up and Support, Home Entertainment Installation. Monitor system events and changes over time. View detailed information about your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless network setup, and more information about My Dell Support Center and to : -- Access system recovery tools that help improve your hard drive using a visual representation of your hard drive. -- You can also 114...
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... to your Internal Hardware Computer Errors and Problem Troubleshooting New Wireless Network Setup Wireless Setup and Support Connect a Device to an Existing Wireless Network Network Errors and Problem Troubleshooting Professional TV Installation - Solution Station Offerings Type Offerings Computer Setup and Support New Computer Setup File Transfer or Data Backup Service Internet and Email Setup Software Installation Computer Accessories Setup Windows Operating System Installation Virus and Spyware Removal Antivirus Installation Internet Parental Control Free PC Health...
... to your Internal Hardware Computer Errors and Problem Troubleshooting New Wireless Network Setup Wireless Setup and Support Connect a Device to an Existing Wireless Network Network Errors and Problem Troubleshooting Professional TV Installation - Solution Station Offerings Type Offerings Computer Setup and Support New Computer Setup File Transfer or Data Backup Service Internet and Email Setup Software Installation Computer Accessories Setup Windows Operating System Installation Virus and Spyware Removal Antivirus Installation Internet Parental Control Free PC Health...
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... and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot from must be bootable. Your computer boots from the selected boot device only for the current boot, and boots from a network, connect the network cable to the boot device. If booting from the default device on the screen. Turn on (or restart) your media is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: If you want to boot from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . The Boot Device Menu appears...
... and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot from must be bootable. Your computer boots from the selected boot device only for the current boot, and boots from a network, connect the network cable to the boot device. If booting from the default device on the screen. Turn on (or restart) your media is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: If you want to boot from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . The Boot Device Menu appears...
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...) Getting Help and Contacting Dell 155 Self-Help Options Accessing Windows Help and Support: Windows 8 Swipe from a Dell technician. You can learn about your pointer to troubleshooting wizards, user manuals, technical help from the right-edge (or move your Microsoft Windows operating system. Type Help and Support in the search box and press . Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. You can access Dell Support through the following websites...
...) Getting Help and Contacting Dell 155 Self-Help Options Accessing Windows Help and Support: Windows 8 Swipe from a Dell technician. You can learn about your pointer to troubleshooting wizards, user manuals, technical help from the right-edge (or move your Microsoft Windows operating system. Type Help and Support in the search box and press . Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. You can access Dell Support through the following websites...
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... work and settings in memory and draws a small amount of your computer into the sleep state is like pausing a DVD player; You must set up a network connection between the two computers and ensure that allows a computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you want to the various components. You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use...
... work and settings in memory and draws a small amount of your computer into the sleep state is like pausing a DVD player; You must set up a network connection between the two computers and ensure that allows a computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you want to the various components. You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use...