Service Manual
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... that you recorded in Before You Begin. 3. Record all the screens in system setup (see Entering System Setup) and restore the settings you can explode if it is inserted between the battery and the socket before removing the cover. Ensure that the... instructions. For additional safety best practices information, see System Board Components). Discard used batteries according to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer. WARNING: Do not operate...
... that you recorded in Before You Begin. 3. Record all the screens in system setup (see Entering System Setup) and restore the settings you can explode if it is inserted between the battery and the socket before removing the cover. Ensure that the... instructions. For additional safety best practices information, see System Board Components). Discard used batteries according to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer. WARNING: Do not operate...
Service Manual
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...Before working inside your computer. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper on the system. Inspiron 535/537 Inspiron 545 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to ... the boot priority of the password connector may vary depending on the system board. Press the up- Press plus (+) or minus (-) to restore it. 3. NOTE: The location of device. To make sure your current boot sequence in Before You Begin. 2. NOTE: Write down -...
...Before working inside your computer. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper on the system. Inspiron 535/537 Inspiron 545 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to ... the boot priority of the password connector may vary depending on the system board. Press the up- Press plus (+) or minus (-) to restore it. 3. NOTE: The location of device. To make sure your current boot sequence in Before You Begin. 2. NOTE: Write down -...
Setup Guide
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...the Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems ...24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Operating System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help 40 Technical Support...
...the Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems ...24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Operating System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help 40 Technical Support...
Setup Guide
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...data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. 35 INSPIRON System Recovery Options You can use it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files..., using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you can...
...data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. 35 INSPIRON System Recovery Options You can use it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files..., using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you can...
Setup Guide
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System Restore does not monitor your data files. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in ...an undesirable operating state. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. System Recovery Options System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to restore ...
System Restore does not monitor your data files. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in ...an undesirable operating state. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. System Recovery Options System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to restore ...
Setup Guide
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... field, then click OK. 37 When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. CAUTION: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is ...Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on certain computers. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using the Operating System disc. If possible, back up the data before using ...
... field, then click OK. 37 When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. CAUTION: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is ...Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on certain computers. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using the Operating System disc. If possible, back up the data before using ...
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... the first drive detected by the computer. To reinstall Windows, you are reinstalling the Microsoft® Windows® operating system to factory condition. 9. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. System Recovery Options 6. Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you need to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using...
... the first drive detected by the computer. To reinstall Windows, you are reinstalling the Microsoft® Windows® operating system to factory condition. 9. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. System Recovery Options 6. Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you need to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using...
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INSPIRON Index B backups creating 20 C calling Dell 45 CDs, playing and creating 19 computer capabilities 18 connect(ing) displays 6 optional network cable 8 to the Internet 10 using dial-up 11 conserving energy 20 Contacting Dell online 46 customer service 41 56 customizing your desktop 19 your energy settings 20 D data, backing up 20 DellConnect 41 Dell Diagnostics 32 Dell Factory Image Restore 35 Dell Support Center 28 Dell support website 48 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 48 Diagnostic Checklist 45 drivers and downloads 48 DVDs, playing and creating 19
INSPIRON Index B backups creating 20 C calling Dell 45 CDs, playing and creating 19 computer capabilities 18 connect(ing) displays 6 optional network cable 8 to the Internet 10 using dial-up 11 conserving energy 20 Contacting Dell online 46 customer service 41 56 customizing your desktop 19 your energy settings 20 D data, backing up 20 DellConnect 41 Dell Diagnostics 32 Dell Factory Image Restore 35 Dell Support Center 28 Dell support website 48 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 48 Diagnostic Checklist 45 drivers and downloads 48 DVDs, playing and creating 19
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Index network speed testing 21 O order status 43 P power button and light 15 power problems, solving 23 problems, solving 21 products information and purchasing 43 R reinstalling Windows 35 resources, finding more 48 restoring factory image 37 58 S shipping products for return or repair 44 software features 18 software problems 25 solving problems 21 specifications 50 support email addresses 42 support sites worldwide 41 System Messages 30 system reinstall options 35 System Restore 35 T technical support 41 temperature operating and storage ranges 51
Index network speed testing 21 O order status 43 P power button and light 15 power problems, solving 23 problems, solving 21 products information and purchasing 43 R reinstalling Windows 35 resources, finding more 48 restoring factory image 37 58 S shipping products for return or repair 44 software features 18 software problems 25 solving problems 21 specifications 50 support email addresses 42 support sites worldwide 41 System Messages 30 system reinstall options 35 System Restore 35 T technical support 41 temperature operating and storage ranges 51
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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.... 3 Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. To back up files: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ Backup and Restore. 2 Click Set up files and folders on your desktop to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, or other features of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, to...
.... 3 Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. To back up files: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ Backup and Restore. 2 Click Set up files and folders on your desktop to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, or other features of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, to...