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Touchscreen Gestures 30 Zoom 30 Dwell 31 Flick 31 Scroll 31 Rotate 32 Keyboard 33 Backlit Keyboard 34 Keyboard Connection Types 35 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code 36 Locating the Label on Your Computer 36 Using Dell's Online System Profiler 36 Storage 36 About Storage Devices 36 Internal Storage Devices 37 Hard Drives 37 Solid-State Drives 37 Removable Storage Devices 37 Optical Discs 38 Memory Cards 38 Memory Module 39 System Board 40 Processor 42 Computer Fan 43 Heat Sink 43 Thermal Grease 44 4 Contents
Touchscreen Gestures 30 Zoom 30 Dwell 31 Flick 31 Scroll 31 Rotate 32 Keyboard 33 Backlit Keyboard 34 Keyboard Connection Types 35 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code 36 Locating the Label on Your Computer 36 Using Dell's Online System Profiler 36 Storage 36 About Storage Devices 36 Internal Storage Devices 37 Hard Drives 37 Solid-State Drives 37 Removable Storage Devices 37 Optical Discs 38 Memory Cards 38 Memory Module 39 System Board 40 Processor 42 Computer Fan 43 Heat Sink 43 Thermal Grease 44 4 Contents
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...damage. A processor designed for easy exchange of a computer by the processor or some high-end graphics cards. Computer Fan A computer fan cools the internal components of heat. Computer fans are used to cool: • Computer chassis • Processor • Graphics card • Chipset • ...Hard drive and so on . Fans are commonly used to cool components that have a fan mounted above them from the computer. Keeping the components cool helps in protecting them to the ones designed for ...
...damage. A processor designed for easy exchange of a computer by the processor or some high-end graphics cards. Computer Fan A computer fan cools the internal components of heat. Computer fans are used to cool: • Computer chassis • Processor • Graphics card • Chipset • ...Hard drive and so on . Fans are commonly used to cool components that have a fan mounted above them from the computer. Keeping the components cool helps in protecting them to the ones designed for ...
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.... • Control - To test selected devices, click Run Tests. The status area has four tabs: • Configuration - When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Provides detailed information about all tests that indicates the overall completion of... 1. then, shut down your computer, click Exit. • Status - The Stat column displays the status of the battery, AC adapter, fans, and so on . Displays detailed configuration and status information about all the devices in your computer and can use the Enhanced Pre-Boot System...
.... • Control - To test selected devices, click Run Tests. The status area has four tabs: • Configuration - When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Provides detailed information about all tests that indicates the overall completion of... 1. then, shut down your computer, click Exit. • Status - The Stat column displays the status of the battery, AC adapter, fans, and so on . Displays detailed configuration and status information about all the devices in your computer and can use the Enhanced Pre-Boot System...
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... or chip failure Processor failure NOTE: This beep code is Difficult to the upper-right corner) of the screen. Windows 8 Swipe from electrical devices like fans, fluorescent lights, and halogen lamps. 3. Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Type Help and Support in the search box and press . -- Display failure Troubleshooting...
... or chip failure Processor failure NOTE: This beep code is Difficult to the upper-right corner) of the screen. Windows 8 Swipe from electrical devices like fans, fluorescent lights, and halogen lamps. 3. Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Type Help and Support in the search box and press . -- Display failure Troubleshooting...
Owner's Manual
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Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 34 Prerequisites 34 Procedure 34 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 36 Procedure 36 Postrequisites 36 Removing the I/O Board 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 37 Replacing the I/O Board 38 Procedure 38 Postrequisites 38 Removing the System Board 39 Prerequisites 39 Procedure 40 Replacing the System Board 43 Procedure 43 Postrequisites 44 Removing the Fan 45 Prerequisites 45 Procedure 46 Replacing the Fan 47 Procedure 47 Postrequisites 47 Removing the Cooling Assembly 48 Prerequisites 48 Procedure 49 Contents | 5
Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 34 Prerequisites 34 Procedure 34 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 36 Procedure 36 Postrequisites 36 Removing the I/O Board 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 37 Replacing the I/O Board 38 Procedure 38 Postrequisites 38 Removing the System Board 39 Prerequisites 39 Procedure 40 Replacing the System Board 43 Procedure 43 Postrequisites 44 Removing the Fan 45 Prerequisites 45 Procedure 46 Replacing the Fan 47 Procedure 47 Postrequisites 47 Removing the Cooling Assembly 48 Prerequisites 48 Procedure 49 Contents | 5
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See "Removing the Fan" on page 48. 42 | Removing the System Board See "Removing the Cooling Assembly" on page 45. 11 Remove the cooling assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board" on the computer base. 7 Lift the system-board assembly off the computer base. 8 Remove the hard-drive interposer board. 5 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 6 Lift the system board at an angle and release the system-board ports from the slots on page 51 2 1 1 screws (5) 2 system board 9 Turn the system board over. 10 Remove the fan.
See "Removing the Fan" on page 48. 42 | Removing the System Board See "Removing the Cooling Assembly" on page 45. 11 Remove the cooling assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board" on the computer base. 7 Lift the system-board assembly off the computer base. 8 Remove the hard-drive interposer board. 5 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 6 Lift the system board at an angle and release the system-board ports from the slots on page 51 2 1 1 screws (5) 2 system board 9 Turn the system board over. 10 Remove the fan.
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... down on page 9. Procedure 1 Replace the cooling assembly. Replacing the System Board | 43 See "Replacing the Fan" on page 50. 2 Replace the fan. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board" on page 53. 5 Ease the system-board ports...
... down on page 9. Procedure 1 Replace the cooling assembly. Replacing the System Board | 43 See "Replacing the Fan" on page 50. 2 Replace the fan. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board" on page 53. 5 Ease the system-board ports...
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...Rest" on page 30. 7 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 9 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Removing the Fan | 45 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 20. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page... 17. 6 Remove the palm-rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
...Rest" on page 30. 7 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 9 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Removing the Fan | 45 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 20. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page... 17. 6 Remove the palm-rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
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Procedure 1 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. 2 Remove the screw that secures the fan to the system board. 3 Lift the fan along with the cable, off the computer base. 1 2 3 1 fan cable 3 fan 2 screw 46 | Removing the Fan
Procedure 1 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. 2 Remove the screw that secures the fan to the system board. 3 Lift the fan along with the cable, off the computer base. 1 2 3 1 fan cable 3 fan 2 screw 46 | Removing the Fan
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... the system board. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 19. 4 Replace the base cover. Replacing the Fan | 47 See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer base and replace the screw that... computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Replacing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the fan to the computer base. 2 Connect the fan cable to step 10 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 27. 7 ...
... the system board. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 19. 4 Replace the base cover. Replacing the Fan | 47 See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer base and replace the screw that... computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Replacing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the fan to the computer base. 2 Connect the fan cable to step 10 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 27. 7 ...
