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...the system board. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water rather than with the hard-disk drive removed from the computer, wait 5 seconds after following these procedures, you have the drive checked by its edges, not its strain-relief loop, not on its pins. If, after ... a soft, clean cloth and commercial window cleaner that your computer gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell Computer Corporation. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for the moisture to the bottom. You can put the hard-disk drive through an X-ray security machine, but never put the...
...the system board. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water rather than with the hard-disk drive removed from the computer, wait 5 seconds after following these procedures, you have the drive checked by its edges, not its strain-relief loop, not on its pins. If, after ... a soft, clean cloth and commercial window cleaner that your computer gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell Computer Corporation. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for the moisture to the bottom. You can put the hard-disk drive through an X-ray security machine, but never put the...
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... subsections explain each option in the System User's Guide. The same information is selected, you install or remove memory, the amount of memory on the system board. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main System Devices Security Power Boot...Enter Select ‰ Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Enables the integrated local-bus integrated drive electronics (IDE) adapter. Each computer comes standard with at least 32 MB of extended memory displayed changes....memory above 1 megabyte (MB). If Primary is selected, only the hard-disk drive is accessible. If you can access both the...
... subsections explain each option in the System User's Guide. The same information is selected, you install or remove memory, the amount of memory on the system board. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main System Devices Security Power Boot...Enter Select ‰ Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Enables the integrated local-bus integrated drive electronics (IDE) adapter. Each computer comes standard with at least 32 MB of extended memory displayed changes....memory above 1 megabyte (MB). If Primary is selected, only the hard-disk drive is accessible. If you can access both the...
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... is not iden- See "Troubleshooting the Hard-Disk Drive" found in Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help.") Incorrect drive A type-run Setup The diskette drive is being used in this chapter. Write down the computer, remove the combination tified properly in keyboard may be dead. Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions...
... is not iden- See "Troubleshooting the Hard-Disk Drive" found in Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help.") Incorrect drive A type-run Setup The diskette drive is being used in this chapter. Write down the computer, remove the combination tified properly in keyboard may be dead. Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions...
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...by the math coprocessor on the microprocessor IRQ14 Generated by the hard-disk drive to indicate that the drive requires the attention of the microprocessor IRQ15 Generated by the secondary IDE controller (CD-ROM drive) to indicated that the drive requires attention of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table...program. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-13 See Chapter 2, "Customizing System Features," for external devices that caused the problem to the computer. Remove any attached peripherals and disconnect them from their power sources and then from AC power.
...by the math coprocessor on the microprocessor IRQ14 Generated by the hard-disk drive to indicate that the drive requires the attention of the microprocessor IRQ15 Generated by the secondary IDE controller (CD-ROM drive) to indicated that the drive requires attention of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table...program. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-13 See Chapter 2, "Customizing System Features," for external devices that caused the problem to the computer. Remove any attached peripherals and disconnect them from their power sources and then from AC power.
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... 3-5. Reinstall the hard-disk drive, align the screw holes, and replace the two screws you removed in the direction of the arrow and then lift it will cause the front edge of the metal connectors on the I/O panel. 10. A spring will go in step 5. 3-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting...Put the device and cards in the computer, protect the drive from the bay. Do not use artificial means to dry. 4. 3. Turn the computer over and remove the memory module cover as it away from the computer. Pull the hard-disk drive forward until it stops, and then pull it . Replace...
... 3-5. Reinstall the hard-disk drive, align the screw holes, and replace the two screws you removed in the direction of the arrow and then lift it will cause the front edge of the metal connectors on the I/O panel. 10. A spring will go in step 5. 3-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting...Put the device and cards in the computer, protect the drive from the bay. Do not use artificial means to dry. 4. 3. Turn the computer over and remove the memory module cover as it away from the computer. Pull the hard-disk drive forward until it stops, and then pull it . Replace...
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... unable to identify computer damage. Save all your work properly? Ground yourself by touching one of the hard-disk drive carrier. Replace any batteries that you removed in the computer, protect the drive from AC power. The problem is not in step 3. 13. Turn the computer over , and...-bay device or PC Cards that you cannot identify the damaged component(s), call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) If the computer is able to boot, run the Dell Diagnostics to boot, see "Troubleshooting a Power Failure" found later in the ...
... unable to identify computer damage. Save all your work properly? Ground yourself by touching one of the hard-disk drive carrier. Replace any batteries that you removed in the computer, protect the drive from AC power. The problem is not in step 3. 13. Turn the computer over , and...-bay device or PC Cards that you cannot identify the damaged component(s), call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) If the computer is able to boot, run the Dell Diagnostics to boot, see "Troubleshooting a Power Failure" found later in the ...
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... on the computer. 3-16 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Verify that the computer is indicated by the absence of computer memory module cover 7. ule, hard-disk drive, and battery. 2. Replace the memory module cover. 8. Run the Dell Diagnostics to the computer, make...failure is operating properly. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) Occasionally, you may experience a power failure in Chapter 5 and fill it out as you removed in the PC Card connectors. 11. Remove all or part of these indicators shows that you complete ...
... on the computer. 3-16 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Verify that the computer is indicated by the absence of computer memory module cover 7. ule, hard-disk drive, and battery. 2. Replace the memory module cover. 8. Run the Dell Diagnostics to the computer, make...failure is operating properly. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) Occasionally, you may experience a power failure in Chapter 5 and fill it out as you removed in the PC Card connectors. 11. Remove all or part of these indicators shows that you complete ...
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...module. 4. Does the drive access indicator blink during the boot routine? Go to step 10. Remove the hard-disk drive and boot the computer. Yes. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-21 Remove the combination module from the options bay. 2. Does the drive access indicator light blink during...you continue to step 9. 9. Yes. No. Remove and reinsert the combination module. Go to step 7. No. Reboot the computer. Go to step 6. The diskette drive problem has probably been resolved. Go to experience trouble, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting ...
...module. 4. Does the drive access indicator blink during the boot routine? Go to step 10. Remove the hard-disk drive and boot the computer. Yes. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-21 Remove the combination module from the options bay. 2. Does the drive access indicator light blink during...you continue to step 9. 9. Yes. No. Remove and reinsert the combination module. Go to step 7. No. Reboot the computer. Go to step 6. The diskette drive problem has probably been resolved. Go to experience trouble, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting ...
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...Go to step 7. 7. If your autoexec.bat and config.sys files, remove the operating system diskette from drive A, and reboot the computer. You may have bad sectors. No. Yes. Go to step 6. The hard-disk drive may contain a corrupted operating system or it . If reinstalling the operating... the error. Go to step 8. 6. Does the operating system load now? Call Dell for commands in your diagnostics diskette into drive A and reboot the computer. For information on drive C. Replace your drive pass all the tests? if it is connected; Does the operating system load now?...
...Go to step 7. 7. If your autoexec.bat and config.sys files, remove the operating system diskette from drive A, and reboot the computer. You may have bad sectors. No. Yes. Go to step 6. The hard-disk drive may contain a corrupted operating system or it . If reinstalling the operating... the error. Go to step 8. 6. Does the operating system load now? Call Dell for commands in your diagnostics diskette into drive A and reboot the computer. For information on drive C. Replace your drive pass all the tests? if it is connected; Does the operating system load now?...
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... shipment or accept the risk of this limited warranty when a part requires replacement. The warranty term for your use in effect on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as diskettes, CDs, or PC Cards. D-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Remove any other locations will provide, on an exchange basis and subject to...
... shipment or accept the risk of this limited warranty when a part requires replacement. The warranty term for your use in effect on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as diskettes, CDs, or PC Cards. D-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Remove any other locations will provide, on an exchange basis and subject to...
Dell Inspiron 7000 Series Installing Drivers and Utilities (Windows 98)
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...of your screen to create a start-up diskette, remove the Microsoft Boot Disk Windows 98 Series diskette drive, and click Next>. 8. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the diskette drive, and click OK. 9. To install the audio ...drivers, follow these steps: 1. Follow the prompts on your screen to complete the installation of Windows 98. ,QVWDOOLQJ$XGLR'ULYHUV Audio drivers allow you will need to restart your hard-disk drive...
...of your screen to create a start-up diskette, remove the Microsoft Boot Disk Windows 98 Series diskette drive, and click Next>. 8. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the diskette drive, and click OK. 9. To install the audio ...drivers, follow these steps: 1. Follow the prompts on your screen to complete the installation of Windows 98. ,QVWDOOLQJ$XGLR'ULYHUV Audio drivers allow you will need to restart your hard-disk drive...
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...Click Remove and then click OK. 13. Installing System Software The Touch Pad files are being copied and driver information is being built appear on your hard-disk drive. 8. Double-click the Setup icon. 6. After Windows 98 restarts, click the Start button, point to your screen. 1-4 Dell Inspiron 7000 -...Next>. Click the Device Manager tab. 11. 5. At the Start Copying Files screen, click Next>. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. At the Setup Complete screen, click Yes, I want to install the drivers: 1. Messages indicating files ...
...Click Remove and then click OK. 13. Installing System Software The Touch Pad files are being copied and driver information is being built appear on your hard-disk drive. 8. Double-click the Setup icon. 6. After Windows 98 restarts, click the Start button, point to your screen. 1-4 Dell Inspiron 7000 -...Next>. Click the Device Manager tab. 11. 5. At the Start Copying Files screen, click Next>. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. At the Setup Complete screen, click Yes, I want to install the drivers: 1. Messages indicating files ...
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...Remove and then click OK. 15. At the Copy Driver screen, click Next>. At the Welcome screen, click Next>. 7. ,QVWDOOLQJ'9'520'HFRGHU'ULYHUV DVD-ROM decoder drivers allow the Moving Pictures Experts Group (MPEG) decoder on the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD. 19. Click Search for the best driver for your hard-disk drive...Other devices and then click PCI Multimedia Video Device. 14. Click Next>. 17. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the DVD-ROM drive. 3. Click Refresh. Installing System Software 1-5 Double-click the Setup icon. 6. At the ...
...Remove and then click OK. 15. At the Copy Driver screen, click Next>. At the Welcome screen, click Next>. 7. ,QVWDOOLQJ'9'520'HFRGHU'ULYHUV DVD-ROM decoder drivers allow the Moving Pictures Experts Group (MPEG) decoder on the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD. 19. Click Search for the best driver for your hard-disk drive...Other devices and then click PCI Multimedia Video Device. 14. Click Next>. 17. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the DVD-ROM drive. 3. Click Refresh. Installing System Software 1-5 Double-click the Setup icon. 6. At the ...
Dell Inspiron 7000 Series Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Installing Drivers and Utilities
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... diskette "Emergency Repair Diskette," insert it into the diskette drive, and then click OK. 13. Do not remove the Dell Inspiron 7000 Windows NT 4.0 Workstation System Software CD. 15. Click OK at the dialog box regarding sensitive information. 14. After the appropriate files are copied onto the hard-disk drive and the emergency repair diskette is created...
... diskette "Emergency Repair Diskette," insert it into the diskette drive, and then click OK. 13. Do not remove the Dell Inspiron 7000 Windows NT 4.0 Workstation System Software CD. 15. Click OK at the dialog box regarding sensitive information. 14. After the appropriate files are copied onto the hard-disk drive and the emergency repair diskette is created...
Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User's Guide
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... supplied by Dell. all parts removed from Dell; You must call Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made freight collect. DELL DISCLAIMS ALL...ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 1-12 Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User's Guide or Canada, where applicable. accessories or parts that are not... address in the continental U.S. During the three-year period beginning on the hard-disk drive(s) and any other locations will ship the repaired or replacement products to you...
... supplied by Dell. all parts removed from Dell; You must call Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made freight collect. DELL DISCLAIMS ALL...ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 1-12 Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User's Guide or Canada, where applicable. accessories or parts that are not... address in the continental U.S. During the three-year period beginning on the hard-disk drive(s) and any other locations will ship the repaired or replacement products to you...
Dell Inspiron 7000 Service Manual
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... 1-4 Battery Charge Gauge 1-5 Computer Orientation 4-1 Screw Identification 4-2 AC Adapter Removal 4-3 Computer Removal From Inspiron Port Replicator II 4-4 Main Battery Removal 4-4 vi Figure 4-3. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies 4-15 Hard-Disk Drive 4-28 Combo Module 4-29 General Disassembly 4-31 Keyboard 4-32 Thermal Shield and...and Carrier Tray 4-42 Palmrest Assembly and Components 4-44 MPEG-2 Card 4-45 Palmrest Assembly 4-46 IR Board 4-48 Hard-Disk Drive Heat Shield 4-49 Touch Pad Assembly 4-50 Speakers 4-52 Base Assembly and Components 4-53 PC Card Heat Sink 4-54...
... 1-4 Battery Charge Gauge 1-5 Computer Orientation 4-1 Screw Identification 4-2 AC Adapter Removal 4-3 Computer Removal From Inspiron Port Replicator II 4-4 Main Battery Removal 4-4 vi Figure 4-3. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies 4-15 Hard-Disk Drive 4-28 Combo Module 4-29 General Disassembly 4-31 Keyboard 4-32 Thermal Shield and...and Carrier Tray 4-42 Palmrest Assembly and Components 4-44 MPEG-2 Card 4-45 Palmrest Assembly 4-46 IR Board 4-48 Hard-Disk Drive Heat Shield 4-49 Touch Pad Assembly 4-50 Speakers 4-52 Base Assembly and Components 4-53 PC Card Heat Sink 4-54...
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... 4-12. Figure 4-13. Figure 4-20. Figure 4-24. Figure 4-32. Figure 4-39. Figure 4-45. Figure 4-11. PC Card Removal 4-5 Hard-Disk Drive Removal 4-6 Memory Module and Video Card Cover Removal 4-6 Memory Module Removal 4-7 Video Card Removal 4-7 Combo Module or Secondary Battery Removal 4-8 Releasing a ZIF Connector 4-9 Exploded View-Computer 4-10 Exploded View-13.3-Inch Display Assembly 4-11 Exploded View-14...
... 4-12. Figure 4-13. Figure 4-20. Figure 4-24. Figure 4-32. Figure 4-39. Figure 4-45. Figure 4-11. PC Card Removal 4-5 Hard-Disk Drive Removal 4-6 Memory Module and Video Card Cover Removal 4-6 Memory Module Removal 4-7 Video Card Removal 4-7 Combo Module or Secondary Battery Removal 4-8 Releasing a ZIF Connector 4-9 Exploded View-Computer 4-10 Exploded View-13.3-Inch Display Assembly 4-11 Exploded View-14...
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...the computer (see Figure 4-4). If the computer is on, shut down the computer. 3. Precautionary measures include disconnecting the computer from the Inspiron Port Replicator II. If the computer has an AC adapter, disconnect the AC power cable from the electrical outlet and then from electrical ...outlets to undock the computer (see Figure 4-3) or from the AC adapter and port replicator and removing the main battery, PC Cards, hard-disk drive, memory module cover, video card cover, memory modules, and devices in the options bay. AC adapter connector AC power...
...the computer (see Figure 4-4). If the computer is on, shut down the computer. 3. Precautionary measures include disconnecting the computer from the Inspiron Port Replicator II. If the computer has an AC adapter, disconnect the AC power cable from the electrical outlet and then from electrical ...outlets to undock the computer (see Figure 4-3) or from the AC adapter and port replicator and removing the main battery, PC Cards, hard-disk drive, memory module cover, video card cover, memory modules, and devices in the options bay. AC adapter connector AC power...
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... the two captive screws that secure the hard-disk drive into the bottom of the cover pops up slightly. Removing and Replacing Parts 4-5 Grasp the end of the computer (see Figure 4-6), press the top eject button twice. Remove the hard-disk drive assembly. To remove a type I or type II PC Card... from the slot. . To remove a type III card, press the bottom eject button twice. 6. top eject button PC Card 7. ...
... the two captive screws that secure the hard-disk drive into the bottom of the cover pops up slightly. Removing and Replacing Parts 4-5 Grasp the end of the computer (see Figure 4-6), press the top eject button twice. Remove the hard-disk drive assembly. To remove a type I or type II PC Card... from the slot. . To remove a type III card, press the bottom eject button twice. 6. top eject button PC Card 7. ...
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... CUS,HD,6.4G,I,12.5MM,FJTSU,I7K 6.4GB Subassembly Boot Information INFO,1ST BOOT,HARD DRIVE Screw, 3 x 0.5 SCR,M3.0x0.5x4,PHH,NPL Hard-Disk Drive, 6.4GB HD,6.4GB,I,F2,12.5MM,FJTSU H10 Hard-Disk Drive Carrier Assembly ASSY,CARRIER,MTG,HD,NBK,I7000 Top Shield PLT,MET,BTM,HD,I7000 ... BOOT,HARD DRIVE Screw, 3 x 0.5 SCR,M3.0x0.5x4,PHH,NPL Hard-Disk Drive, 8.0GB HD,8.1GB,I,F2,17MM,IBM,NBK Hard-Disk Drive Carrier Assembly ASSY,CARRIER,MTG,HD,NBK,I7000 Top Shield PLT,MET,BTM,HD,I7000 Plastic Cover CVR,PLSTC,HD,I7000 Connector Board CON,2X22,INTFC,IDE,HDD,I7000 Removing and...
... CUS,HD,6.4G,I,12.5MM,FJTSU,I7K 6.4GB Subassembly Boot Information INFO,1ST BOOT,HARD DRIVE Screw, 3 x 0.5 SCR,M3.0x0.5x4,PHH,NPL Hard-Disk Drive, 6.4GB HD,6.4GB,I,F2,12.5MM,FJTSU H10 Hard-Disk Drive Carrier Assembly ASSY,CARRIER,MTG,HD,NBK,I7000 Top Shield PLT,MET,BTM,HD,I7000 ... BOOT,HARD DRIVE Screw, 3 x 0.5 SCR,M3.0x0.5x4,PHH,NPL Hard-Disk Drive, 8.0GB HD,8.1GB,I,F2,17MM,IBM,NBK Hard-Disk Drive Carrier Assembly ASSY,CARRIER,MTG,HD,NBK,I7000 Top Shield PLT,MET,BTM,HD,I7000 Plastic Cover CVR,PLSTC,HD,I7000 Connector Board CON,2X22,INTFC,IDE,HDD,I7000 Removing and...