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... this section, follow the safety instructions in the module bay. Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off NOTE: You can install devices such as a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, CD-RW/DVD drive, DVD+RW, second battery, or second hard drive in the Product Information Guide. Avoid pressing down on them...
... this section, follow the safety instructions in the module bay. Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off NOTE: You can install devices such as a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, CD-RW/DVD drive, DVD+RW, second battery, or second hard drive in the Product Information Guide. Avoid pressing down on them...
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... floppy disk write-protected not write-protected TR Y A N O T H E R F L O P P Y D I T E - REINSTALL THE DRIVE - 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 2 Remove the drive from recognizing the drive. If the drive is defective. E N S U R E T H A T T H E D I S K I S N O T W R I S K... drive. 4 Turn on saving files to a write-protected disk. P R O T E C T E D - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the module bay. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Floppy Disk and Hard Drive ...
... floppy disk write-protected not write-protected TR Y A N O T H E R F L O P P Y D I T E - REINSTALL THE DRIVE - 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 2 Remove the drive from recognizing the drive. If the drive is defective. E N S U R E T H A T T H E D I S K I S N O T W R I S K... drive. 4 Turn on saving files to a write-protected disk. P R O T E C T E D - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the module bay. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Floppy Disk and Hard Drive ...
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... hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. PC Card Problems C H E C K T H E P C C A R D - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I D E D P C C A R D - IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A PC CARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Dell Inspiron Help file for errors, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Tools tab. 4 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 5 Click Start. P R O V I T H A D E L L - C L E A N T H E D R I N D O W S - CHECK THE DRIVE...
... hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. PC Card Problems C H E C K T H E P C C A R D - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I D E D P C C A R D - IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A PC CARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Dell Inspiron Help file for errors, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Tools tab. 4 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 5 Click Start. P R O V I T H A D E L L - C L E A N T H E D R I N D O W S - CHECK THE DRIVE...
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... adapter from Dell within hours. Let the computer dry for technical assistance (see page 41). 9 Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two books or similar props to let air circulate all around it is safe to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see page 94). 8 Remove the memory ...and the screw(s). 12 Replace the hard drive. 13 Replace the module bay device and any installed PC Cards, and put them from their power sources and then from the electrical outlet. NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or a fan, to remove the power cables from the computer. ...
... adapter from Dell within hours. Let the computer dry for technical assistance (see page 41). 9 Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two books or similar props to let air circulate all around it is safe to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see page 94). 8 Remove the memory ...and the screw(s). 12 Replace the hard drive. 13 Replace the module bay device and any installed PC Cards, and put them from their power sources and then from the electrical outlet. NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or a fan, to remove the power cables from the computer. ...
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...When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 11 Click Finish and restart your hard drive. 2 Click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click ... name of the device for devices that need to be reconfigured. 6 Reconfigure the devices or remove the devices from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 9 Click Browse... Troubleshooter to display the Properties window. Incorrectly configured devices are incorrectly configured. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are installing the driver. 7 Click...
...When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 11 Click Finish and restart your hard drive. 2 Click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click ... name of the device for devices that need to be reconfigured. 6 Reconfigure the devices or remove the devices from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 9 Click Browse... Troubleshooter to display the Properties window. Incorrectly configured devices are incorrectly configured. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are installing the driver. 7 Click...
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...ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your hard drive to resolve the problem. To resolve incompatibilities using System Restore. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you to return your computer to ...an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores ...
...ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your hard drive to resolve the problem. To resolve incompatibilities using System Restore. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you to return your computer to ...an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores ...
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... again. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. The computer restarts. PC Restore restores your hard drive to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . If possible, back up the... documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. Because the computer is available only on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you do not press in the following step. 3 On the next screen that appear, such as the...
... again. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. The computer restarts. PC Restore restores your hard drive to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . If possible, back up the... documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. Because the computer is available only on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you do not press in the following step. 3 On the next screen that appear, such as the...
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...you to restore your computer's operating system to the condition it was not found. If you remove PC Restore from your computer, even to gain additional hard drive space. Click Quit; Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you must do so. The partition is connected to include the newly available...in when you purchased your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. NOTE: If you do not remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it . To check the available space, right-click the c:\ drive in the Product Information Guide. See page 112. 1 Shut down ...
...you to restore your computer's operating system to the condition it was not found. If you remove PC Restore from your computer, even to gain additional hard drive space. Click Quit; Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you must do so. The partition is connected to include the newly available...in when you purchased your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. NOTE: If you do not remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it . To check the available space, right-click the c:\ drive in the Product Information Guide. See page 112. 1 Shut down ...
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... installed modules, including a second battery, if installed. 11 Remove the hard drive. Adding Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the memory supported by your computer. See "Specifications" on page 101 for ... memory module cover, and then remove the cover. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 87. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw from Dell are intended for information on...
... installed modules, including a second battery, if installed. 11 Remove the hard drive. Adding Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the memory supported by your computer. See "Specifications" on page 101 for ... memory module cover, and then remove the cover. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 87. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw from Dell are intended for information on...
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... mode, or in hibernate mode. Save the original packaging for hard drives from sources other than Dell. hard drive screws (2) NOTICE: When the hard drive is not pre-imaged, you remove the hard drive from its packaging. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: If your hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic...
... mode, or in hibernate mode. Save the original packaging for hard drives from sources other than Dell. hard drive screws (2) NOTICE: When the hard drive is not pre-imaged, you remove the hard drive from its packaging. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: If your hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic...
Owner's Manual
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system board connector Bluetooth card cable Bluetooth card connector NOTE: When replacing the Bluetooth card, ensure the Bluetooth cable is routed correctly so that you do not damage the cable when you install the hard drive. 7 Remove the hard drive. 8 Pull the Bluetooth card connector out of the system board connector. 9 Pull the cable to remove the Bluetooth card from the computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 99
system board connector Bluetooth card cable Bluetooth card connector NOTE: When replacing the Bluetooth card, ensure the Bluetooth cable is routed correctly so that you do not damage the cable when you install the hard drive. 7 Remove the hard drive. 8 Pull the Bluetooth card connector out of the system board connector. 9 Pull the cable to remove the Bluetooth card from the computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 99
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...the charge, 34 description, 23 installing, 36 performance, 33 power meter, 35 removing, 36 storing, 38 system view, 23 Bluetooth card replacing, 98 C CD, 54 using, 49 CD-RW drive fixing problems, 52 characters unexpected, 48 computer crashes, 76 restore to previous ...Dell, 84 display description, 13 system view, 13 display latch description, 15 system view, 15 docking device latch description, 23 system view, 23 documentation help file, 9 online, 11 Setup Diagram, 9 System Information Guide, 9 drivers, 78 about, 78 identifying, 79 reinstalling, 79 drives fixing problems, 49, 74 See hard drive...
...the charge, 34 description, 23 installing, 36 performance, 33 power meter, 35 removing, 36 storing, 38 system view, 23 Bluetooth card replacing, 98 C CD, 54 using, 49 CD-RW drive fixing problems, 52 characters unexpected, 48 computer crashes, 76 restore to previous ...Dell, 84 display description, 13 system view, 13 display latch description, 15 system view, 15 docking device latch description, 23 system view, 23 documentation help file, 9 online, 11 Setup Diagram, 9 System Information Guide, 9 drivers, 78 about, 78 identifying, 79 reinstalling, 79 drives fixing problems, 49, 74 See hard drive...
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... to the parallel port, 20 fixing problems, 49, 74 H hard drive description, 23 replacing, 94 returning to Dell, 95 system view, 23 hardware conflicts, 80 Dell Diagnostics, 84 Hardware Troubleshooter, 80 Help and Support Center, 10 help file, 9 I Infrared Sensor enabling, 109 infrared sensor description, 16...48 keyboard status lights description, 15 system view, 15 keypad numeric, 43 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 M memory adding, 89 removing, 90 Microsoft Windows label, 10 Mini PCI card installing, 91 Mini PCI card, modem, and memory module cover description, 23 system view, 23 ...
... to the parallel port, 20 fixing problems, 49, 74 H hard drive description, 23 replacing, 94 returning to Dell, 95 system view, 23 hardware conflicts, 80 Dell Diagnostics, 84 Hardware Troubleshooter, 80 Help and Support Center, 10 help file, 9 I Infrared Sensor enabling, 109 infrared sensor description, 16...48 keyboard status lights description, 15 system view, 15 keypad numeric, 43 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 M memory adding, 89 removing, 90 Microsoft Windows label, 10 Mini PCI card installing, 91 Mini PCI card, modem, and memory module cover description, 23 system view, 23 ...