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3 Solving Problems 51 Troubleshooting Tips 51 Battery Problems 51 Drive Problems 52 CD and DVD drive problems 53 Hard drive problems 54 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 54 Error Messages 56 Keyboard ...
3 Solving Problems 51 Troubleshooting Tips 51 Battery Problems 51 Drive Problems 52 CD and DVD drive problems 53 Hard drive problems 54 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 54 Error Messages 56 Keyboard ...
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Battery 142 Replacing the Battery 142 Power Supply 143 Replacing the Power Supply 143 Processor 145 Removing the Processor 145 Installing the Processor 148 I/O Panel 151 Removing the I/O Panel 151 Installing the I/O Panel 152 Processor Fan 154 Removing the Processor Fan 154 Installing the Processor Fan 157 Chassis Fan 159 Removing the Chassis Fan 160 Replacing the Chassis Fan 161 System Board 162 Removing the System Board 162 Installing the System Board 164 Replacing the Computer Cover 164 8 Contents
Battery 142 Replacing the Battery 142 Power Supply 143 Replacing the Power Supply 143 Processor 145 Removing the Processor 145 Installing the Processor 148 I/O Panel 151 Removing the I/O Panel 151 Installing the I/O Panel 152 Processor Fan 154 Removing the Processor Fan 154 Installing the Processor Fan 157 Chassis Fan 159 Removing the Chassis Fan 160 Replacing the Chassis Fan 161 System Board 162 Removing the System Board 162 Installing the System Board 164 Replacing the Computer Cover 164 8 Contents
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... you run your home or office computer to run with no power conservation). • Minimal Power Management - If your computer, choose a scheme from batteries for traveling. • Presentation - If you use your computer to run without interruption (using no power conservation. • Home/Office Desk - NOTICE... on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. If you want your computer with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - To recover, press any key on the keyboard or click the mouse. Each scheme has different settings for each scheme appear in ...
... you run your home or office computer to run with no power conservation). • Minimal Power Management - If your computer, choose a scheme from batteries for traveling. • Presentation - If you use your computer to run without interruption (using no power conservation. • Home/Office Desk - NOTICE... on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. If you want your computer with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - To recover, press any key on the keyboard or click the mouse. Each scheme has different settings for each scheme appear in ...
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... the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Getting Help" on the screen, write down the exact message. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a certified service technician only and are not ...51 Solving Problems CAUTION: Some of the parts described in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If the battery still does not work , ensure that the device is incorrectly installed. CAUTION: Before you have to the manufacturer's instructions. If you ...
... the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Getting Help" on the screen, write down the exact message. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a certified service technician only and are not ...51 Solving Problems CAUTION: Some of the parts described in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If the battery still does not work , ensure that the device is incorrectly installed. CAUTION: Before you have to the manufacturer's instructions. If you ...
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... 1 5 4 2 6 Description Suggested Remedy Possible motherboard Contact Dell. Possible motherboard failure. Real time clock failure. 1 Replace the battery (see "Installing Memory" on page 109). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. Video BIOS Test Failure. Troubleshooting Tools 77 failure. No memory ..."Installing Memory" on page 109), and then restart the computer. Contact Dell. BIOS checksum failure. or motherboard failure. 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. Contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. RAM Read/...
... 1 5 4 2 6 Description Suggested Remedy Possible motherboard Contact Dell. Possible motherboard failure. Real time clock failure. 1 Replace the battery (see "Installing Memory" on page 109). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. Video BIOS Test Failure. Troubleshooting Tools 77 failure. No memory ..."Installing Memory" on page 109), and then restart the computer. Contact Dell. BIOS checksum failure. or motherboard failure. 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. Contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. RAM Read/...
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...I L U R E - ALERT! H A R D - D I S K D R I V E F A I L U R E - Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test (see "Getting Help" on page 183 for assistance). Replace battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 142 or see "Getting Help" on page 183 for assistance). C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - C P U F A N F A I L U R E - The floppy disk ...Help" on page 183 for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I L U R E - Possible HDD ...
...I L U R E - ALERT! H A R D - D I S K D R I V E F A I L U R E - Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test (see "Getting Help" on page 183 for assistance). Replace battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 142 or see "Getting Help" on page 183 for assistance). C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - C P U F A N F A I L U R E - The floppy disk ...Help" on page 183 for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I L U R E - Possible HDD ...
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... from their electrical outlets. 3 Press the power button to support the removed cover. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you disconnect the cable. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its side with locking tabs;
... from their electrical outlets. 3 Press the power button to support the removed cover. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you disconnect the cable. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its side with locking tabs;
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...Before You Begin" on page 97. 3 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 99). 4 Locate the battery socket (see "System Setup" on the computer chassis. If you touch any of your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: To prevent static damage... to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the battery and the battery will pop out. 6 Insert the new battery into place. 2 1 1 battery release lever 2 battery (positive side) 142 Removing and Installing Parts You can do so by the manufacturer.
...Before You Begin" on page 97. 3 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 99). 4 Locate the battery socket (see "System Setup" on the computer chassis. If you touch any of your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: To prevent static damage... to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the battery and the battery will pop out. 6 Insert the new battery into place. 2 1 1 battery release lever 2 battery (positive side) 142 Removing and Installing Parts You can do so by the manufacturer.
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... this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Power Supply CAUTION: Before you begin any other errors associated with the battery replacement in the computer chassis as you recorded in "Before You Begin" on page 97. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Replacing the ...clip on page 172) and restore the settings you remove them on. 9 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on the side of the old battery. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 8 Connect your computer...
... this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Power Supply CAUTION: Before you begin any other errors associated with the battery replacement in the computer chassis as you recorded in "Before You Begin" on page 97. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Replacing the ...clip on page 172) and restore the settings you remove them on. 9 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on the side of the old battery. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 8 Connect your computer...
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... (continued) Voltage (see the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide for important voltage setting information) 115/230 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 7 A/4 A Coin cell battery 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height Width Depth Weight 36.2 cm (14.2 inches) 17.0 cm (6.7 inches) 43.5 cm (17.1 inches) 12.7 kg (28.0 lb) Environmental...
... (continued) Voltage (see the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide for important voltage setting information) 115/230 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 7 A/4 A Coin cell battery 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height Width Depth Weight 36.2 cm (14.2 inches) 17.0 cm (6.7 inches) 43.5 cm (17.1 inches) 12.7 kg (28.0 lb) Environmental...
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...to start your computer has a virus, ensure that serves as system setup. A special high-speed storage mechanism which a portable computer battery is the boiling point of heat output. bits per second - cache - The length of time (minutes or hours) that allows... your hard drive is damaged or your computer. The cache enhances the efficiency of main memory or an independent high-speed storage device. battery operating time - The smallest unit of data interpreted by your computer has a virus, ensure that you can transfer information. Celsius -...
...to start your computer has a virus, ensure that serves as system setup. A special high-speed storage mechanism which a portable computer battery is the boiling point of heat output. bits per second - cache - The length of time (minutes or hours) that allows... your hard drive is damaged or your computer. The cache enhances the efficiency of main memory or an independent high-speed storage device. battery operating time - The smallest unit of data interpreted by your computer has a virus, ensure that you can transfer information. Celsius -...
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... to the Internet and exchange e-mail. The speeds for RAM. Mini PCI - A standard for digital cameras. Three types of memory, such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. You typically use your computer. See media bay. MP - megapixel - A measure of time that equals 1 million cycles per second. MHz - A measure...
... to the Internet and exchange e-mail. The speeds for RAM. Mini PCI - A standard for digital cameras. Three types of memory, such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. You typically use your computer. See media bay. MP - megapixel - A measure of time that equals 1 million cycles per second. MHz - A measure...
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... computer system interface - radio frequency interference - A faster, serial version of some computers that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - Battery-powered clock on the system board of the ATA (IDE) interface. The frequency, measured in Hz, at which your computer reside in the range of...
... computer system interface - radio frequency interference - A faster, serial version of some computers that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - Battery-powered clock on the system board of the ATA (IDE) interface. The frequency, measured in Hz, at which your computer reside in the range of...
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... main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. A program used when the electrical power fails or drops to video. Small UPS systems provide battery power for a low-speed device such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. universal serial bus - TPM - USB - System memory dynamically...
... main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. A program used when the electrical power fails or drops to video. Small UPS systems provide battery power for a low-speed device such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. universal serial bus - TPM - USB - System memory dynamically...
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The measurement of a battery. A unit of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours. WWAN - wide-aspect extended graphics array - Zip - WHr - wireless local area network. write-protected - A video standard ... installed or removed with no stress applied to either the chip or its write-protect tab to 100 MB of .exe. For example, a 66-WHr battery can also scan in your wallpaper through the Windows Control Panel. Use write-protection when you want to be changed or destroyed. watt-hour - wallpaper...
The measurement of a battery. A unit of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours. WWAN - wide-aspect extended graphics array - Zip - WHr - wireless local area network. write-protected - A video standard ... installed or removed with no stress applied to either the chip or its write-protect tab to 100 MB of .exe. For example, a 66-WHr battery can also scan in your wallpaper through the Windows Control Panel. Use write-protection when you want to be changed or destroyed. watt-hour - wallpaper...
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See sound B battery problems, 51 replacing, 142 beep codes, 76 bezel removing, 118 replacing, 119 BIOS, 172 boot sequence about, 175 changing, 175 option settings, 175 booting to a ... components inside, 101 crashes, 58-60 inside view, 101 restore to previous state, 88 stops responding, 58-59 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 87 contacting Dell, 188 copying CDs general information, 27 helpful tips, 29 how to, 27 Index 205 Index A audio.
See sound B battery problems, 51 replacing, 142 beep codes, 76 bezel removing, 118 replacing, 119 BIOS, 172 boot sequence about, 175 changing, 175 option settings, 175 booting to a ... components inside, 101 crashes, 58-60 inside view, 101 restore to previous state, 88 stops responding, 58-59 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 87 contacting Dell, 188 copying CDs general information, 27 helpful tips, 29 how to, 27 Index 205 Index A audio.
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... standby mode, 33 power light conditions, 66 Power Plan in Vista, 38 printer cable, 22 connecting, 22 problems, 67 setting up, 22 USB, 22 problems battery, 51 beep codes, 76 blue screen, 60 CD drive, 53 CD-RW drive, 53 computer crashes, 58-60 computer stops responding, 58-59
... standby mode, 33 power light conditions, 66 Power Plan in Vista, 38 printer cable, 22 connecting, 22 problems, 67 setting up, 22 USB, 22 problems battery, 51 beep codes, 76 blue screen, 60 CD drive, 53 CD-RW drive, 53 computer crashes, 58-60 computer stops responding, 58-59