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18 Speakers 67 Removing the Speakers 67 Replacing the Speakers 69 19 Media Card Reader 71 Removing the Media Card Reader 71 Replacing the Media Card Reader 73 20 Daughter Board 75 Removing the Daughter Board 75 Replacing the Daughter Board 77 21 Mini-Card 79 Removing the Mini-Card 79 Replacing the Mini-Card 80 22 Flashing the BIOS 83 Contents | 5
18 Speakers 67 Removing the Speakers 67 Replacing the Speakers 69 19 Media Card Reader 71 Removing the Media Card Reader 71 Replacing the Media Card Reader 73 20 Daughter Board 75 Removing the Daughter Board 75 Replacing the Daughter Board 77 21 Mini-Card 79 Removing the Mini-Card 79 Replacing the Mini-Card 80 22 Flashing the BIOS 83 Contents | 5
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3 Disconnect the power-adapter port cable, fan cable, and speakers cable from the connectors on the system board. 4 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board and then disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board. 5 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the Media Card Reader cable from the connector on the system board. . 9 8 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 1 power-adapter port cable 3 system-board assembly 5 connector latch 7 Media Card Reader cable 9 tape 2 fan cable 4 speakers cable 6 pull-tab 8 display cable System Board | 51
3 Disconnect the power-adapter port cable, fan cable, and speakers cable from the connectors on the system board. 4 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board and then disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board. 5 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the Media Card Reader cable from the connector on the system board. . 9 8 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 1 power-adapter port cable 3 system-board assembly 5 connector latch 7 Media Card Reader cable 9 tape 2 fan cable 4 speakers cable 6 pull-tab 8 display cable System Board | 51
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..." on the computer base. 10 Replace the screws that secures the cable to the system board. 8 Connect the power-adapter port cable, fan cable, and speakers cable to the connectors on the system board. 9 Align the screw holes on the power-adapter port bracket with the screw holes on page 23...
..." on the computer base. 10 Replace the screws that secures the cable to the system board. 8 Connect the power-adapter port cable, fan cable, and speakers cable to the connectors on the system board. 9 Align the screw holes on the power-adapter port bracket with the screw holes on page 23...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Speakers Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17. 3 Remove the memory module(s). Speakers | 67 See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 27. 8 Follow the ...in "Before You Begin" on page 7. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover. 18 Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Removing the System...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Speakers Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17. 3 Remove the memory module(s). Speakers | 67 See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 27. 8 Follow the ...in "Before You Begin" on page 7. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover. 18 Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Removing the System...
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Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the computer base. 2 Lift the speakers along with its cable away from the computer base. 2 1 1 screws (4) 2 speakers 68 | Speakers
Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the computer base. 2 Lift the speakers along with its cable away from the computer base. 2 1 1 screws (4) 2 speakers 68 | Speakers
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... "Replacing the System Board" on page 52. 2 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 31. 3 Replace the keyboard. Speakers | 69 Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 10 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 23. 6 Replace the memory module..."Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 9. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on the computer base. 2 Replace the screws that secure the speakers to the computer base. Replacing the Speakers Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the speakers with the screw holes on the computer base and place the...
... "Replacing the System Board" on page 52. 2 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 31. 3 Replace the keyboard. Speakers | 69 Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 10 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 23. 6 Replace the memory module..."Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 9. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on the computer base. 2 Replace the screws that secure the speakers to the computer base. Replacing the Speakers Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the speakers with the screw holes on the computer base and place the...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Media Card Reader | 71 See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 7 Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 19. .... 2 Remove the base cover. Removing the Media Card Reader Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 67. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 17. 3 Remove the memory module(s). 19 Media Card Reader WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Media Card Reader | 71 See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 7 Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 19. .... 2 Remove the base cover. Removing the Media Card Reader Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 67. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 17. 3 Remove the memory module(s). 19 Media Card Reader WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...
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... "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on the computer base. 2 Replace the screw that secures the Media Card Reader to the computer base. Postrequisites 1 Replace the speakers. Media Card Reader | 73 See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16. 4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical...Card Reader on page 20. 7 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 18. 8 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 69. 1 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 10 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 9. See "Replacing the Base Cover...
... "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on the computer base. 2 Replace the screw that secures the Media Card Reader to the computer base. Postrequisites 1 Replace the speakers. Media Card Reader | 73 See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16. 4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical...Card Reader on page 20. 7 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 18. 8 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 69. 1 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 10 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 9. See "Replacing the Base Cover...
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Video Cards 44 TV Tuners 45 Speakers 46 Webcam 46 Enabling a Webcam 47 Dell Webcam Manager 47 ExpressCards 48 Communication Devices 49 Setting Up Your Laptop 55 Setting Up Your Desktop 57 Internet 59 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection ...
Video Cards 44 TV Tuners 45 Speakers 46 Webcam 46 Enabling a Webcam 47 Dell Webcam Manager 47 ExpressCards 48 Communication Devices 49 Setting Up Your Laptop 55 Setting Up Your Desktop 57 Internet 59 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection ...
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... camera quality is a device that allows you to capture real-time video or images, and can also be internal or external. Speakers are generally used to listen to sound from the computer. Webcam A webcam is generally defined by the number of channels and the...buy an external webcam. The digit before the decimal point indicates the number of pixels it can be used for video conferencing. Speakers can capture. 46 Speakers Speakers Speakers are commonly connected to the computer using a 3.5 mm connector or using the USB connector. External webcams connect to your computer...
... camera quality is a device that allows you to capture real-time video or images, and can also be internal or external. Speakers are generally used to listen to sound from the computer. Webcam A webcam is generally defined by the number of channels and the...buy an external webcam. The digit before the decimal point indicates the number of pixels it can be used for video conferencing. Speakers can capture. 46 Speakers Speakers Speakers are commonly connected to the computer using a 3.5 mm connector or using the USB connector. External webcams connect to your computer...
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Turn on your computer, and then turn on your display. Audio Setting Up 5.1 Audio 5.1 audio is most effective when the speakers are placed as shown in the following figure: 66 Audio Connect the other end of the power cable to the display's three-prong power strip or wall outlet. 7. 6.
Turn on your computer, and then turn on your display. Audio Setting Up 5.1 Audio 5.1 audio is most effective when the speakers are placed as shown in the following figure: 66 Audio Connect the other end of the power cable to the display's three-prong power strip or wall outlet. 7. 6.
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See the following figure to connect 5.1 speakers to your computer. 1 Rear audio connector on the 5 computer 2 Center/LFE surround out on 6 the computer 3 Front audio connector on 7 the computer 4 5.1 channel audio cable Center/LFE surround out on the speaker Front audio connector on the speaker Rear audio connector on the speaker Audio 67
See the following figure to connect 5.1 speakers to your computer. 1 Rear audio connector on the 5 computer 2 Center/LFE surround out on 6 the computer 3 Front audio connector on 7 the computer 4 5.1 channel audio cable Center/LFE surround out on the speaker Front audio connector on the speaker Rear audio connector on the speaker Audio 67
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...and Sound→ Sound. 2. Select Speakers and click Configure. Select a speaker configuration under Audio channels: and click Test. Click Next. 5. The Speaker Setup window appears. 3. To set up your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. Setting Up 7.1 Audio 7.1 audio... is most effective when the speakers are placed as shown in the following ...
...and Sound→ Sound. 2. Select Speakers and click Configure. Select a speaker configuration under Audio channels: and click Test. Click Next. 5. The Speaker Setup window appears. 3. To set up your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. Setting Up 7.1 Audio 7.1 audio... is most effective when the speakers are placed as shown in the following ...
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... Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Sound. 2. You should hear a tone from every speaker. Select Speakers and then click Configure. The Speaker Setup window appears. 3. 1 Rear audio connector on 6 Center/LFE surround out on the computer the speaker 2 Center/LFE surround out 7 Front audio connector on the on the computer...
... Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Sound. 2. You should hear a tone from every speaker. Select Speakers and then click Configure. The Speaker Setup window appears. 3. 1 Rear audio connector on 6 Center/LFE surround out on the computer the speaker 2 Center/LFE surround out 7 Front audio connector on the on the computer...
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...LFE) audio channel, found in the surround sound setup. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to the main speakers in digital surround sound audio schemes, carries only frequency information (80 Hz and below). Connect a recording/playback device such ...as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. Connect headphones or speakers with integrated amplifiers. Connect multichannel-capable speakers. Transmit digital audio without the need of analog audio conversion. Side surround sound connector - Transmit digital audio...
...LFE) audio channel, found in the surround sound setup. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to the main speakers in digital surround sound audio schemes, carries only frequency information (80 Hz and below). Connect a recording/playback device such ...as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. Connect headphones or speakers with integrated amplifiers. Connect multichannel-capable speakers. Transmit digital audio without the need of analog audio conversion. Side surround sound connector - Transmit digital audio...
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... for data connectivity. USB Connectors Mini-USB - A micro-USB connector is plugged in combination with a discrete sound card, connect the speakers to the connectors on . A 7.1 audio system uses two additional speakers (rear left surround, and right surround) and one lowfrequency audio channel. 7.1 Audio 7.1 refers to the number of audio channels in most...
... for data connectivity. USB Connectors Mini-USB - A micro-USB connector is plugged in combination with a discrete sound card, connect the speakers to the connectors on . A 7.1 audio system uses two additional speakers (rear left surround, and right surround) and one lowfrequency audio channel. 7.1 Audio 7.1 refers to the number of audio channels in most...