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... disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. are either Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron-™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft®, Windows®, and the ...is strictly forbidden. A00 Regulatory model: D06D series Regulatory type: D06D001 Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Memory Module(s) Front Bezel ...
... disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. are either Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron-™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft®, Windows®, and the ...is strictly forbidden. A00 Regulatory model: D06D series Regulatory type: D06D001 Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Memory Module(s) Front Bezel ...
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... l Small Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com/manuals. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that is not authorized by Dell is turned off when you connect a cable, ensure that shipped with locking tabs; ... procedure in reverse order. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This manual provides instructions for removing and installing the components in your computer.
... l Small Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com/manuals. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that is not authorized by Dell is turned off when you connect a cable, ensure that shipped with locking tabs; ... procedure in reverse order. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This manual provides instructions for removing and installing the components in your computer.
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....) removed. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Grasp and release the front bezel tabs sequentially, one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Front Bezel Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is...
....) removed. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Grasp and release the front bezel tabs sequentially, one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Front Bezel Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is...
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... and want to step 4. A list of the menu. The File Download window appears. 6. Back to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Turn on the screen. Go to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update...
... and want to step 4. A list of the menu. The File Download window appears. 6. Back to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Turn on the screen. Go to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update...
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...). 4. The securing tab on the PCI Express x16 card slot may vary based on your computer. Back to Contents Page PCI Express Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing PCI Express Cards Replacing PCI Express Cards Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card WARNING: Before working inside your...
...). 4. The securing tab on the PCI Express x16 card slot may vary based on your computer. Back to Contents Page PCI Express Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing PCI Express Cards Replacing PCI Express Cards Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card WARNING: Before working inside your...
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... technician should perform repairs on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Card Retention Bracket Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Card Retention Bracket Replacing the Card Retention Bracket WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
... technician should perform repairs on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Card Retention Bracket Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Card Retention Bracket Replacing the Card Retention Bracket WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
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...on the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING...: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty....
...on the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING...: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty....
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...computer. Removing the Computer Cover 1. Using a screwdriver, remove the two screws that shipped with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the cover away from the computer and set it away from the electrical outlet before removing the cover....: Do not operate your computer. WARNING: To guard against likelihood of the way. 3. Back to Contents Page Computer Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. 4. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician...
...computer. Removing the Computer Cover 1. Using a screwdriver, remove the two screws that shipped with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the cover away from the computer and set it away from the electrical outlet before removing the cover....: Do not operate your computer. WARNING: To guard against likelihood of the way. 3. Back to Contents Page Computer Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. 4. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician...
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...removing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTE: Unless a new heat-sink is ready for the new processor, reuse the original ...3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the pins in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside the socket or allow any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler...
...removing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTE: Unless a new heat-sink is ready for the new processor, reuse the original ...3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the pins in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside the socket or allow any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler...
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... data cables from the electrical outlet before you are not replacing the hard drive at this procedure. 1. Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Hard Drive Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you do not scratch the hard drive's ...the data cable from the system board connector and set it aside. NOTE: If you are replacing a hard drive that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer from the hard drive. You can use the data cable to keep, back up your computer. WARNING: To...
... data cables from the electrical outlet before you are not replacing the hard drive at this procedure. 1. Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Hard Drive Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you do not scratch the hard drive's ...the data cable from the system board connector and set it aside. NOTE: If you are replacing a hard drive that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer from the hard drive. You can use the data cable to keep, back up your computer. WARNING: To...
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.... Replace the four screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis. 5. Back to Contents Page Fans Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Chassis Fan Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...Before You Begin. 2. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board connector, FAN_SYS1 (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see System Board Components). 4. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. ...
.... Replace the four screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis. 5. Back to Contents Page Fans Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Chassis Fan Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...Before You Begin. 2. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board connector, FAN_SYS1 (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see System Board Components). 4. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. ...
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... safety best practices information, see Removing the Front Bezel). WARNING: Do not operate your computer with your computer. Back to Contents Page Front I/O Panel Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Front I/O Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with any cover...
... safety best practices information, see Removing the Front Bezel). WARNING: Do not operate your computer with your computer. Back to Contents Page Front I/O Panel Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Front I/O Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with any cover...
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...Begin. 2. Align the notch on the system board (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with... keep them separate from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by Dell is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to servicing that is not authorized by your...
...Begin. 2. Align the notch on the system board (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with... keep them separate from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by Dell is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to servicing that is not authorized by your...
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... replace and tighten all screws may cause electrical shock as these screws are a key part of the chassis. 3. Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
... replace and tighten all screws may cause electrical shock as these screws are a key part of the chassis. 3. Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
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... 1 power button module 2 power button module tabs (4) 6. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press the power button module tabs and pull the power button module to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (...front bezel (see System Board Components). 5. Replacing the Power Button Module 1. Back to Contents Page Power Button Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
... 1 power button module 2 power button module tabs (4) 6. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press the power button module tabs and pull the power button module to servicing that shipped with any cover(s) (...front bezel (see System Board Components). 5. Replacing the Power Button Module 1. Back to Contents Page Power Button Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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...computer from each DIMM slot so that the memory modules can re-route them correctly after the system board is not covered by Dell is replaced. 7. Disconnect all cables as you remove them so that is not authorized by your warranty. Damage due to ... board Removing the System Board 1. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the six screws that shipped with...
...computer from each DIMM slot so that the memory modules can re-route them correctly after the system board is not covered by Dell is replaced. 7. Disconnect all cables as you remove them so that is not authorized by your warranty. Damage due to ... board Removing the System Board 1. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the six screws that shipped with...
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... of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Help Screen - Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Passwords Overview Use the system setup to: l Change the system configuration information after you add...the service tag of the computer when the service tag is present Asset Tag Displays a field to input the service tag manually when the service tag is absent Displays the asset tag of the system setup window and contains information about each option ...
... of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Help Screen - Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Passwords Overview Use the system setup to: l Change the system configuration information after you add...the service tag of the computer when the service tag is present Asset Tag Displays a field to input the service tag manually when the service tag is absent Displays the asset tag of the system setup window and contains information about each option ...
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Damage due to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 hard drive 3 system board 5 front bezel 2 power supply 4 optical drive System Board Components Inside View of Your ...Computer System Board Components WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by...
Damage due to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 hard drive 3 system board 5 front bezel 2 power supply 4 optical drive System Board Components Inside View of Your ...Computer System Board Components WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by...