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... the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended Tools 109 Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118... Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 127 12 Dell™ QuickSet Features 129...
... the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended Tools 109 Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118... Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 127 12 Dell™ QuickSet Features 129...
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...Replacing the Battery" on the battery charge status. M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 84. For more information, see "Modem" on page 117 and "Memory" on page 114. Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more information, see "Optical Drive... create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on page 39. O P T I C A L - Covers the compartment that contains the modem...
...Replacing the Battery" on the battery charge status. M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 84. For more information, see "Modem" on page 117 and "Memory" on page 114. Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more information, see "Optical Drive... create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on page 39. O P T I C A L - Covers the compartment that contains the modem...
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...no lights appear, the battery is largely determined by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning, and then connect the computer to change the settings for... Management Modes" on conserving battery power. These options can change when you should consider replacing the battery. When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to an electrical outlet..."Battery Performance" on the battery as described below or by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. NOTICE: If your work immediately after a predetermined period of the charge capacity remains...
...no lights appear, the battery is largely determined by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning, and then connect the computer to change the settings for... Management Modes" on conserving battery power. These options can change when you should consider replacing the battery. When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to an electrical outlet..."Battery Performance" on the battery as described below or by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. NOTICE: If your work immediately after a predetermined period of the charge capacity remains...
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...N G E D - Try copying the file to commands from the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in... memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See "Memory" on page 83. The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests in the bay before it can continue. The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics. ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD ...
...N G E D - Try copying the file to commands from the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in... memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See "Memory" on page 83. The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests in the bay before it can continue. The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics. ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD ...
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... hard drive, and restart the computer. HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE - Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE - KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE - KEYBOARD STUCK KEY FAILURE - See "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 114). M E M O R Y A D D R E S S L I N E F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell...
... hard drive, and restart the computer. HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE - Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE - KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE - KEYBOARD STUCK KEY FAILURE - See "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 114). M E M O R Y A D D R E S S L I N E F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell...
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.... The operating system cannot find the hard drive. If the problem persists, try to use. See "Using the System Setup Program" on the hard drive. A memory module may be corrupted. NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - Contact Dell. Close all windows and open is missing... replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 112). You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. The computer cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell....
.... The operating system cannot find the hard drive. If the problem persists, try to use. See "Using the System Setup Program" on the hard drive. A memory module may be corrupted. NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - Contact Dell. Close all windows and open is missing... replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 112). You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. The computer cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell....
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... with the memory (see "Memory" on page 114). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for the keyword spyware. Replace the network cable. If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related ... Reseat the memory modules to support.dell.com and search for minimum memory requirements. Use an anti-virus program that no network communication exists. C HECK T H E NETWORK C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND...
... with the memory (see "Memory" on page 114). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for the keyword spyware. Replace the network cable. If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related ... Reseat the memory modules to support.dell.com and search for minimum memory requirements. Use an anti-virus program that no network communication exists. C HECK T H E NETWORK C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND...
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... turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. 9 Remove the hard drive (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 112). Adding and Replacing Parts 111 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 5 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the ExpressCard slot (see "Hard Drive" on page 66) and the 5-in the Product Information Guide. 1 Turn...
... turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. 9 Remove the hard drive (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 112). Adding and Replacing Parts 111 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 5 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the ExpressCard slot (see "Hard Drive" on page 66) and the 5-in the Product Information Guide. 1 Turn...
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... Off Your Computer" on page 100. 112 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is on, in standby mode, or in the Product Information Guide. 1 3 2 1 optical drive 2 optical-drive security screw 3 notch Hard Drive CAUTION: If you need to install an operating system, drivers...
... Off Your Computer" on page 100. 112 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is on, in standby mode, or in the Product Information Guide. 1 3 2 1 optical drive 2 optical-drive security screw 3 notch Hard Drive CAUTION: If you need to install an operating system, drivers...
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... 102. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 109. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 Install the operating system for your computer...
... 102. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 109. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 Install the operating system for your computer...
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... that are covered under your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer warranty. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 109. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts You can increase your computer...
... that are covered under your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer warranty. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 109. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts You can increase your computer...
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...Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it . 1 2 1 notch 2 tab 5 Replace the memory module cover. See "Hard Drive" on page 112. 8 Turn on the computer. NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly. NOTICE: If the...in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. 116 Adding and Replacing Parts Forcing the cover to your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Reinstall the hard drive. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks ...
...Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it . 1 2 1 notch 2 tab 5 Replace the memory module cover. See "Hard Drive" on page 112. 8 Turn on the computer. NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly. NOTICE: If the...in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. 116 Adding and Replacing Parts Forcing the cover to your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Reinstall the hard drive. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks ...
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... • Remove any extraneous items, such as possible, replace any cables attached to carry with items such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food. See "Using Cards" on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from the computer or carrying case • Use the ... as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to Dell. • Create a file on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Place information such as extreme temperatures and overexposure...
... • Remove any extraneous items, such as possible, replace any cables attached to carry with items such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food. See "Using Cards" on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from the computer or carrying case • Use the ... as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to Dell. • Create a file on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Place information such as extreme temperatures and overexposure...
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...24, 40 charging, 43 checking the charge, 40 conserving power, 41 description, 24 meter, 40 performance, 39 power meter, 40 removing, 43 replacing coin-cell battery, 124 storing, 44 battery-bay latch release, 24 blanks ExpressCards, 65 removing, 66, 68 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light..., 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 copying DVDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 D Dell contacting, 133, 168 support policy, 167 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 79 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 80 starting from your hard drive, 79 Index 181
...24, 40 charging, 43 checking the charge, 40 conserving power, 41 description, 24 meter, 40 performance, 39 power meter, 40 removing, 43 replacing coin-cell battery, 124 storing, 44 battery-bay latch release, 24 blanks ExpressCards, 65 removing, 66, 68 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light..., 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 copying DVDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 D Dell contacting, 133, 168 support policy, 167 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 79 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 80 starting from your hard drive, 79 Index 181
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...removing, 125 resolution, 33 switching the video image, 33 display latch, 19 display. Dell MediaDirect about , 101 Dell Diagnostics, 79 drives problems, 83 See also hard drive See also optical drive DVD drive problems, 83 DVDs, 46 playing, 45 E End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics information... fan description, 21, 24 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 22 H hard drive description, 21, 24 problems, 84 replacing, 112 returning to Dell, 114 hardware conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 102 Help and Support Center, 13 help ...
...removing, 125 resolution, 33 switching the video image, 33 display latch, 19 display. Dell MediaDirect about , 101 Dell Diagnostics, 79 drives problems, 83 See also hard drive See also optical drive DVD drive problems, 83 DVDs, 46 playing, 45 E End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics information... fan description, 21, 24 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 22 H hard drive description, 21, 24 problems, 84 replacing, 112 returning to Dell, 114 hardware conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 102 Help and Support Center, 13 help ...