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... or Mouse Problems 126 Video and Display Problems 127 If the display is blank 127 If the display is difficult to read 128 If only part of the display is readable 129 Drivers 129 What is a Driver 129 Identifying Drivers 130 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 130 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems...
... or Mouse Problems 126 Video and Display Problems 127 If the display is blank 127 If the display is difficult to read 128 If only part of the display is readable 129 Drivers 129 What is a Driver 129 Identifying Drivers 130 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 130 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems...
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12 Adding and Replacing Parts 137 Before You Begin 137 Recommended Tools 137 Turning Off Your Computer 137 Before Working Inside Your Computer 138 Hard Drive 139 Removing the Hard Drive 140 Replacing the Hard Drive 141 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 142 Optical Drive 142 Removing the Optical Drive 142 Replacing the...
12 Adding and Replacing Parts 137 Before You Begin 137 Recommended Tools 137 Turning Off Your Computer 137 Before Working Inside Your Computer 138 Hard Drive 139 Removing the Hard Drive 140 Replacing the Hard Drive 141 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 142 Optical Drive 142 Removing the Optical Drive 142 Replacing the...
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For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 154). Compartment for instructions). B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - Do not store your computer in the air vents. The ... cause a fire. Provides information on the battery charge (see "Using a Battery" on page 47). A I C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - The computer uses an internal fan to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote. C O N S U M E R I V E - A port on page 48). Stores software and data. 34 About Your Computer H A R D D R I R - L E F T S P E A K E R - Compartment that...
For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 154). Compartment for instructions). B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - Do not store your computer in the air vents. The ... cause a fire. Provides information on the battery charge (see "Using a Battery" on page 47). A I C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - The computer uses an internal fan to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote. C O N S U M E R I V E - A port on page 48). Stores software and data. 34 About Your Computer H A R D D R I R - L E F T S P E A K E R - Compartment that...
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... stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you are having. 102 Troubleshooting Tests a specific device in the computer. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run. NOTE: It is recommended that... the possibility of the problem you have selected the Test System option from the menu below to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. The test typically takes 10 to run a complete test on your computer.
... stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you are having. 102 Troubleshooting Tests a specific device in the computer. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run. NOTE: It is recommended that... the possibility of the problem you have selected the Test System option from the menu below to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. The test typically takes 10 to run a complete test on your computer.
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If only part of specialized commands that only its own set of the display is a Driver? Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. Each device has its driver recognizes. A driver is needed. Dell ships your computer to you with your computer and connect an external monitor to install drivers if you are not on...
If only part of specialized commands that only its own set of the display is a Driver? Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. Each device has its driver recognizes. A driver is needed. Dell ships your computer to you with your computer and connect an external monitor to install drivers if you are not on...
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Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for at support.dell.com) Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you shut down your Dell Product Information Guide. • A ... following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any attached...
Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for at support.dell.com) Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you shut down your Dell Product Information Guide. • A ... following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any attached...
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... off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the cable itself. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 138 Adding and Replacing Parts CAUTION: Before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pins. NOTICE: When you begin working inside the... safety guidelines to help prevent damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this section, follow the safety instructions in this particular Dell computer. Do not touch the components or contacts on your own personal safety. Hold a component such as a connector on the locking...
... off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the cable itself. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 138 Adding and Replacing Parts CAUTION: Before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pins. NOTICE: When you begin working inside the... safety guidelines to help prevent damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this section, follow the safety instructions in this particular Dell computer. Do not touch the components or contacts on your own personal safety. Hold a component such as a connector on the locking...
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...: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer may have two hard drives: a primary hard drive and an optional secondary hard drive. Adding and Replacing Parts 139 Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the procedures in this section, follow...
...: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer may have two hard drives: a primary hard drive and an optional secondary hard drive. Adding and Replacing Parts 139 Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the procedures in this section, follow...
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... not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Restoring Your Operating System... captive screws and remove the cover on page 130). Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide). 140 Adding and Replacing Parts
... not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Restoring Your Operating System... captive screws and remove the cover on page 130). Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide). 140 Adding and Replacing Parts
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...: The secondary hard drive is optional. 2 Place the hard drive into the bay and press down to slide the drive into place. Adding and Replacing Parts 141 If you use excessive force, you install the new drive in the primary hard drive bay. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to fully...
...: The secondary hard drive is optional. 2 Place the hard drive into the bay and press down to slide the drive into place. Adding and Replacing Parts 141 If you use excessive force, you install the new drive in the primary hard drive bay. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to fully...
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..." on page 133). 6 Install the drivers and utilities for your old hard drive to release the optical drive from the bay. 142 Adding and Replacing Parts Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 130). Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 137. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Remove the locking screw from the...
..." on page 133). 6 Install the drivers and utilities for your old hard drive to release the optical drive from the bay. 142 Adding and Replacing Parts Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 130). Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 137. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Remove the locking screw from the...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 143 NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on ...
Adding and Replacing Parts 143 NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on ...
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NOTICE: To avoid damage to the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously. 3 Insert a plastic scribe into the indent to lift the hinge cover on page 137. 2 Open the display as far as it . 1 2 1 hinge cover 2 scribe Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Insert the left edge of the hinge cover. 2 Press from left to left, and remove it will open. Removing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the right side. 4 Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to right until the cover snaps into place. 144 Adding and Replacing Parts
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously. 3 Insert a plastic scribe into the indent to lift the hinge cover on page 137. 2 Open the display as far as it . 1 2 1 hinge cover 2 scribe Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Insert the left edge of the hinge cover. 2 Press from left to left, and remove it will open. Removing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the right side. 4 Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to right until the cover snaps into place. 144 Adding and Replacing Parts
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..., you must remove the battery from the tab on the keyboard from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 145 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer to disengage the notch on the base of the computer. 5 Lift and remove the keyboard. NOTICE...
..., you must remove the battery from the tab on the keyboard from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 145 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer to disengage the notch on the base of the computer. 5 Lift and remove the keyboard. NOTICE...
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2 1 3 4 1 keyboard 3 notch on keyboard 2 screws (4) 4 tab on computer base Replacing the Keyboard 1 Hook the tabs and the keyboard connector along the front edge of the keyboard into the palmrest, and place the notch on the top of the keyboard on the tab on the base of the computer. 2 Keeping the keyboard flat against the computer base, slide the tabs on the bottom of the keyboard under the palmrest, and ensure the tab on the computer base slides into the notch on the top of the keyboard. 146 Adding and Replacing Parts
2 1 3 4 1 keyboard 3 notch on keyboard 2 screws (4) 4 tab on computer base Replacing the Keyboard 1 Hook the tabs and the keyboard connector along the front edge of the keyboard into the palmrest, and place the notch on the top of the keyboard on the tab on the base of the computer. 2 Keeping the keyboard flat against the computer base, slide the tabs on the bottom of the keyboard under the palmrest, and ensure the tab on the computer base slides into the notch on the top of the keyboard. 146 Adding and Replacing Parts
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... memory modules on the memory supported by your computer warranty. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the system board. Adding and Replacing...
... memory modules on the memory supported by your computer warranty. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the system board. Adding and Replacing...
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... other accessed from the bottom of the memory module connector until the module pops up. 5 Remove the module from the connector. 148 Adding and Replacing Parts Removing the DIMM A Memory Module NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface...
... other accessed from the bottom of the memory module connector until the module pops up. 5 Remove the module from the connector. 148 Adding and Replacing Parts Removing the DIMM A Memory Module NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface...
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... angle, and rotate the module down until it . NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. Adding and Replacing Parts 149 No error message indicates this failure. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into place.
... angle, and rotate the module down until it . NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. Adding and Replacing Parts 149 No error message indicates this failure. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into place.
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... an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on page 33), and remove the cover. 150 Adding and Replacing Parts To confirm the amount of the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the computer, click Start →Help and Support→Dell System Information. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the...
... an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on page 33), and remove the cover. 150 Adding and Replacing Parts To confirm the amount of the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the computer, click Start →Help and Support→Dell System Information. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 151 1 2 1 memory module/coin-cell battery compartment 2 captive screw NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to carefully spread ...
Adding and Replacing Parts 151 1 2 1 memory module/coin-cell battery compartment 2 captive screw NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to carefully spread ...