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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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... Express-Service code. To scan for the Service Tag follow the instructions on and you have access to the Internet, you can use Dell's online System Profiler to scan for later use. Storage devices can locate the Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of the computer...computer is located on a label on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Click Find My Service Tag and follow the steps below: -- Click System Configuration. -- Most of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on. 36 Locating the Service ...
... Express-Service code. To scan for the Service Tag follow the instructions on and you have access to the Internet, you can use Dell's online System Profiler to scan for later use. Storage devices can locate the Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of the computer...computer is located on a label on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Click Find My Service Tag and follow the steps below: -- Click System Configuration. -- Most of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on. 36 Locating the Service ...
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The data stored on . The hard disk drive is recorded. Removable Storage Devices Removable storage ...include: • Optical discs • Memory cards • Magnetic tapes Storage 37 Solid-State Drives An SSD is magnetically read /write heads that holds flat circular disks called removable storage devices. Data is ...that rotate on a motor‑driven spindle, within a protective enclosure. Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). SSDs contain no moving parts as HDDs, making them compatible with an outer layer...
The data stored on . The hard disk drive is recorded. Removable Storage Devices Removable storage ...include: • Optical discs • Memory cards • Magnetic tapes Storage 37 Solid-State Drives An SSD is magnetically read /write heads that holds flat circular disks called removable storage devices. Data is ...that rotate on a motor‑driven spindle, within a protective enclosure. Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). SSDs contain no moving parts as HDDs, making them compatible with an outer layer...
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... overheating, malfunctioning, and damage. Keeping the components cool helps in protecting them to cool: • Computer chassis • Processor • Graphics card • Chipset • Hard drive and so on . A layer of thermal grease is applied between the processor/graphics card and the heat sink for easy exchange of heat. Computer fans...
... overheating, malfunctioning, and damage. Keeping the components cool helps in protecting them to cool: • Computer chassis • Processor • Graphics card • Chipset • Hard drive and so on . A layer of thermal grease is applied between the processor/graphics card and the heat sink for easy exchange of heat. Computer fans...
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... 800. Set up a 5.1 audio (also known as 6-channel audio) connection. eSATA Connector eSATA is a bus technology designed to connect external mass storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, to your computer to the S/PDIF input on . 94 eSATA Connector
... 800. Set up a 5.1 audio (also known as 6-channel audio) connection. eSATA Connector eSATA is a bus technology designed to connect external mass storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, to your computer to the S/PDIF input on . 94 eSATA Connector
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... see which program occupies the maximum memory on . -- View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your computer each type of ...a one of the following support categories depending on your hard drive. -- Detailed System Information - access copies of file. • Performance and Configuration History - Manage your hardware and operating system configurations; Get Help - Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on the day they occurred. -- ...
... see which program occupies the maximum memory on . -- View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your computer each type of ...a one of the following support categories depending on your hard drive. -- Detailed System Information - access copies of file. • Performance and Configuration History - Manage your hardware and operating system configurations; Get Help - Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on the day they occurred. -- ...
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...designed to factory state Create system recovery media on your data files before using one of the following options: Option Dell Backup and Recovery System recovery media Use as the first solution • when operating system failure prevents the use of...Restoring Your Operating System - Windows 8 CAUTION: Using Dell Backup and Recovery permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you need to install on a newly installed hard drive Dell Backup and Recovery Dell Backup and Recovery - Prepare backup media of Dell Backup and Recovery • when installing the factory...
...designed to factory state Create system recovery media on your data files before using one of the following options: Option Dell Backup and Recovery System recovery media Use as the first solution • when operating system failure prevents the use of...Restoring Your Operating System - Windows 8 CAUTION: Using Dell Backup and Recovery permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you need to install on a newly installed hard drive Dell Backup and Recovery Dell Backup and Recovery - Prepare backup media of Dell Backup and Recovery • when installing the factory...
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...to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your hard drive to return your computer. • Hard drive failure that are installed on your computer. then, shut down your computer using Dell Backup and Recovery, allows you to the operating state it was in case ... that prevents data from the boot device. 5. Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If prompted, press any key to complete the recovery process. 126 System Recovery Media When the...
...to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your hard drive to return your computer. • Hard drive failure that are installed on your computer. then, shut down your computer using Dell Backup and Recovery, allows you to the operating state it was in case ... that prevents data from the boot device. 5. Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If prompted, press any key to complete the recovery process. 126 System Recovery Media When the...
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...Dell DataSafe Local Backup System recovery media Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc Use as the first solution when System Restore does not resolve your data files before using one of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive ..., your computer's system files to the installation of the software or device driver. You use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on . Every time you restore the Windows system files to...
...Dell DataSafe Local Backup System recovery media Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc Use as the first solution when System Restore does not resolve your data files before using one of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive ..., your computer's system files to the installation of the software or device driver. You use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on . Every time you restore the Windows system files to...
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... Using System Recovery Media To restore your computer and try again. 3. then, shut down your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, allows you to return your hard drive to complete the recovery process. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Press any key to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data...
... Using System Recovery Media To restore your computer and try again. 3. then, shut down your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, allows you to return your hard drive to complete the recovery process. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Press any key to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data...
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... not resolve your computer and try again. 3. Select Repair Your Computer. Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible...data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Dell Factory Image Restore About Dell Factory Image Restore NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be ...
... not resolve your computer and try again. 3. Select Repair Your Computer. Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible...data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Dell Factory Image Restore About Dell Factory Image Restore NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be ...
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... NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to reinstall the operating system, permanently deletes all data files on your computer. You can use the ...Operating System disc to restart the computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your data files before using these options. Follow the instructions on your computer....
... NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to reinstall the operating system, permanently deletes all data files on your computer. You can use the ...Operating System disc to restart the computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your data files before using these options. Follow the instructions on your computer....
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... the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on or restart your computer. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to access the Boot menu. Do you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Diagnostics 137
... the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on or restart your computer. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to access the Boot menu. Do you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Diagnostics 137
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... the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on . • Event Log - Provides detailed information about all tests. Invoking ePSA To invoke ePSA: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Select... Appears on the right of the ePSA home screen. To exit the ePSA and restart your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Selecting the Thorough Test Mode check-box maximizes the intensity and ...
... the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on . • Event Log - Provides detailed information about all tests. Invoking ePSA To invoke ePSA: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Select... Appears on the right of the ePSA home screen. To exit the ePSA and restart your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Selecting the Thorough Test Mode check-box maximizes the intensity and ...
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...to: • Change the system configuration information after the prompt closes, the keystroke is the first program that runs on . When the DELL logo is displayed only briefly. This prompt appears quickly and is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. NOTE: Before you change system ... 2. If you note the current system setup configuration for the F2 prompt to appear and then press immediately. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration, it on your computer and try again. Therefore you ...
...to: • Change the system configuration information after the prompt closes, the keystroke is the first program that runs on . When the DELL logo is displayed only briefly. This prompt appears quickly and is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. NOTE: Before you change system ... 2. If you note the current system setup configuration for the F2 prompt to appear and then press immediately. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration, it on your computer and try again. Therefore you ...
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Not having enough free space may result in degraded performance. • Enable Windows and other software updates to 24 inches] from Dell and other solvents to clean your computer. • Perform a virus scan regularly. • Back up and using a soft, dry cloth. NOTE: ...; Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. • Use Dell Support Center to perform computer checkups, manage drive space, back up and recover data, and so on your hard drive. Special shelves are directly in front of the monitor. 160 Computer Maintenance
Not having enough free space may result in degraded performance. • Enable Windows and other software updates to 24 inches] from Dell and other solvents to clean your computer. • Perform a virus scan regularly. • Back up and using a soft, dry cloth. NOTE: ...; Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. • Use Dell Support Center to perform computer checkups, manage drive space, back up and recover data, and so on your hard drive. Special shelves are directly in front of the monitor. 160 Computer Maintenance
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...the power supply to resume working again. Transfer Methods You can access the same network folders or location. • USB flash drive or external hard drive - the computer immediately stops what it is doing and is a power-saving state designed primarily for an extended period and won... the least amount of your computer by regulating power supply to transfer information, based on your hard disk, and then turns off . You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use your computer configuration. • Easy Transfer Cable - Hibernation ...
...the power supply to resume working again. Transfer Methods You can access the same network folders or location. • USB flash drive or external hard drive - the computer immediately stops what it is doing and is a power-saving state designed primarily for an extended period and won... the least amount of your computer by regulating power supply to transfer information, based on your hard disk, and then turns off . You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use your computer configuration. • Easy Transfer Cable - Hibernation ...
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Replacing the Base Cover 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 Removing the Memory Module(s 22 Prerequisites 22 Procedure 22 Replacing the Memory Module(s 23 Procedure 23 Postrequisites 23 Removing the Hard Drive 24 Prerequisites 24 Procedure 25 Replacing the Hard Drive 27 Procedure 27 Postrequisites 27 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 28 Prerequisites 28 Procedure 28 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 29 Procedure 29 Postrequisites 29 Removing the Palm-Rest 30 Prerequisites 30 Procedure 30 Replacing the Palm-Rest 33 Procedure 33 Postrequisites 33 4 | Contents
Replacing the Base Cover 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 Removing the Memory Module(s 22 Prerequisites 22 Procedure 22 Replacing the Memory Module(s 23 Procedure 23 Postrequisites 23 Removing the Hard Drive 24 Prerequisites 24 Procedure 25 Replacing the Hard Drive 27 Procedure 27 Postrequisites 27 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 28 Prerequisites 28 Procedure 28 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 29 Procedure 29 Postrequisites 29 Removing the Palm-Rest 30 Prerequisites 30 Procedure 30 Replacing the Palm-Rest 33 Procedure 33 Postrequisites 33 4 | Contents
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Replacing the Cooling Assembly 50 Procedure 50 Postrequisites 50 Removing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board . . . . 51 Prerequisites 51 Procedure 52 Replacing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board . . . . 53 Procedure 53 Postrequisites 53 Removing the Speakers 54 Prerequisites 54 Procedure 55 Replacing the Speakers 56 Procedure 56 Postrequisites 56 Removing the ...
Replacing the Cooling Assembly 50 Procedure 50 Postrequisites 50 Removing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board . . . . 51 Prerequisites 51 Procedure 52 Replacing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board . . . . 53 Procedure 53 Postrequisites 53 Removing the Speakers 54 Prerequisites 54 Procedure 55 Replacing the Speakers 56 Procedure 56 Postrequisites 56 Removing the ...
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...fragile. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12. 2 Remove the base cover. Removing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before You ...Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. Exercise care when handling...
...fragile. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12. 2 Remove the base cover. Removing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before You ...Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. Exercise care when handling...
