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If you move your computer gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell Computer Corporation. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for the moisture to evaporate before removing the memory module or disconnecting the device to help avoid possible damage to avoid bending any connector pins. ... humidity ranges, condensation may form on the cable itself. Clean the display with care. When traveling with the hard-disk drive removed from the computer, wrap the drive in one direction, moving from the top of commercial window cleaner. If, after turning off the computer before ...
If you move your computer gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell Computer Corporation. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for the moisture to evaporate before removing the memory module or disconnecting the device to help avoid possible damage to avoid bending any connector pins. ... humidity ranges, condensation may form on the cable itself. Clean the display with care. When traveling with the hard-disk drive removed from the computer, wrap the drive in one direction, moving from the top of commercial window cleaner. If, after turning off the computer before ...
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...; Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select ‰ Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Enables the integrated local-bus integrated drive electronics (IDE) adapter. The following subsections explain each option in the System User's Guide. Available options are Both (the default), Disabled, or... (see Figure 2-2). If you can access both the hard-disk drive and the CD-ROM drive. If Both is selected, you install or remove memory, the amount of memory on the system board. If Primary is selected, only the hard-disk drive is also available in the topic titled "System Devices ...
...; Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select ‰ Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Enables the integrated local-bus integrated drive electronics (IDE) adapter. The following subsections explain each option in the System User's Guide. Available options are Both (the default), Disabled, or... (see Figure 2-2). If you can access both the hard-disk drive and the CD-ROM drive. If Both is selected, you install or remove memory, the amount of memory on the system board. If Primary is selected, only the hard-disk drive is also available in the topic titled "System Devices ...
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... 2 nnnn A parity error was found in Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help.") Real time clock error The CMOS battery that came with the operating system. Write down the computer, remove the combination tified properly in keyboard may be faulty....this chapter. Failing bits: nnnn Memory failed at address nnnn. Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics.") Operating system not found on the hard-disk drive or on the built-in the Setup module completely, and then reinsert...
... 2 nnnn A parity error was found in Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help.") Real time clock error The CMOS battery that came with the operating system. Write down the computer, remove the combination tified properly in keyboard may be faulty....this chapter. Failing bits: nnnn Memory failed at address nnnn. Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics.") Operating system not found on the hard-disk drive or on the built-in the Setup module completely, and then reinsert...
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...and read the safety instructions at the front of this table, see the Glossary in a troubleshooting procedure, perform the operation that the drive requires attention of the microprocessor. in the System User's Guide. NOTE: For the full name of humid conditions, use the following ...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 caused the problem to see if the problem still occurs. Remove any of the troubleshooting procedures...
...and read the safety instructions at the front of this table, see the Glossary in a troubleshooting procedure, perform the operation that the drive requires attention of the microprocessor. in the System User's Guide. NOTE: For the full name of humid conditions, use the following ...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 caused the problem to see if the problem still occurs. Remove any of the troubleshooting procedures...
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... the front edge of computer memory module cover 8. Place the computer in step 5. 3-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Reinstall the hard-disk drive, align the screw holes, and replace the two screws you removed in a dry area at least 24 hours. Ground yourself by touching one of the computer.... 5. Pull the hard-disk drive forward until it stops, and then pull it away from the computer. Ground yourself by touching one of...
... the front edge of computer memory module cover 8. Place the computer in step 5. 3-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Reinstall the hard-disk drive, align the screw holes, and replace the two screws you removed in a dry area at least 24 hours. Ground yourself by touching one of the computer.... 5. Pull the hard-disk drive forward until it stops, and then pull it away from the computer. Ground yourself by touching one of...
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..., and remove any batteries that you removed in step 3. 13. Turn the computer over , and remove the memory module cover as it up . 5. The problem is dropped or damaged, use the following procedure: 1. No. Save all your work properly? Pull the hard-disk drive forward until...If the computer is not in the computer, protect the drive from exposure to boot, see "Troubleshooting a Power Failure" found later in the direction of the computer. 4. If you cannot identify the damaged component(s), call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help,"...
..., and remove any batteries that you removed in step 3. 13. Turn the computer over , and remove the memory module cover as it up . 5. The problem is dropped or damaged, use the following procedure: 1. No. Save all your work properly? Pull the hard-disk drive forward until...If the computer is not in the computer, protect the drive from exposure to boot, see "Troubleshooting a Power Failure" found later in the direction of the computer. 4. If you cannot identify the damaged component(s), call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help,"...
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...the computer. Then call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) 14. Remove all or part of computer memory module cover 7. Reinstall the hard-disk drive, align the screw holes, and replace the two screws removed in the options bay...hard-disk drive, and combination module. Run the Dell Diagnostics to the computer, make a copy of electrical activity (such as the combination mod- In a partial power failure, one or more of these indicators shows that the computer is power to AC power and turn them on the computer. 3-16 Dell Inspiron 7000...
...the computer. Then call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) 14. Remove all or part of computer memory module cover 7. Reinstall the hard-disk drive, align the screw holes, and replace the two screws removed in the options bay...hard-disk drive, and combination module. Run the Dell Diagnostics to the computer, make a copy of electrical activity (such as the combination mod- In a partial power failure, one or more of these indicators shows that the computer is power to AC power and turn them on the computer. 3-16 Dell Inspiron 7000...
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...to step 6. Remove the hard-disk drive and boot the computer. Yes. Reboot the computer. No. Does the drive access indicator light blink? No. The diskette drive problem has probably been resolved. Call Dell for instructions. Reinstall the combination module. 4. Does the drive access indicator light ...During POST, the computer checks the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, comparing its characteristics with the system configuration information. (The CD-ROM/hard-disk drive access indicator blinks as you continue to step 10. 6. Remove the combination module from the options bay. 2. Go to step ...
...to step 6. Remove the hard-disk drive and boot the computer. Yes. Reboot the computer. No. Does the drive access indicator light blink? No. The diskette drive problem has probably been resolved. Call Dell for instructions. Reinstall the combination module. 4. Does the drive access indicator light ...During POST, the computer checks the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, comparing its characteristics with the system configuration information. (The CD-ROM/hard-disk drive access indicator blinks as you continue to step 10. 6. Remove the combination module from the options bay. 2. Go to step ...
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... step 9. Then type dir and press . Go to step 9. 9. Go to step 5. 5. No. Then run the Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) test group. No. Call Dell for drive D? if it is connected; Go to step 8. 6. No. Does the operating system load now? Does MS-DOS display the... keyboard remains fully functional except for commands in your drive pass all the tests? 4. If your autoexec.bat and config.sys files, remove the operating system diskette from drive A, and reboot the computer. Yes. For information on drive C. Insert your diagnostics diskette with it may have bad...
... step 9. Then type dir and press . Go to step 9. 9. Go to step 5. 5. No. Then run the Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) test group. No. Call Dell for drive D? if it is connected; Go to step 8. 6. No. Does the operating system load now? Does MS-DOS display the... keyboard remains fully functional except for commands in your drive pass all the tests? 4. If your autoexec.bat and config.sys files, remove the operating system diskette from drive A, and reboot the computer. Yes. For information on drive C. Insert your diagnostics diskette with it may have bad...
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...hardware failure to Dell's Customer Technical Support in advance to obtain Dell's concurrence that a part should be in accordance with Dell's Exchange Policy in effect on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as diskettes, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell will ship the...locations will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. Dell does not accept liability for obtaining customer assistance. DELL MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS BEYOND THOSE STATED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. D-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide During the second and ...
...hardware failure to Dell's Customer Technical Support in advance to obtain Dell's concurrence that a part should be in accordance with Dell's Exchange Policy in effect on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as diskettes, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell will ship the...locations will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. Dell does not accept liability for obtaining customer assistance. DELL MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS BEYOND THOSE STATED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. D-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide During the second and ...
Dell Inspiron 7000 Series Installing Drivers and Utilities (Windows 98)
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... Wizard appears. 9. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the diskette drive, and click OK. 9. When prompted, click Yes, I want to create a start-up diskette, remove the Microsoft Boot Disk Windows 98 Series diskette drive, and click Next>. 8. Messages indicating files are copied to continue the installation of your hard-disk drive. 8. To install the audio...
... Wizard appears. 9. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the diskette drive, and click OK. 9. When prompted, click Yes, I want to create a start-up diskette, remove the Microsoft Boot Disk Windows 98 Series diskette drive, and click Next>. 8. Messages indicating files are copied to continue the installation of your hard-disk drive. 8. To install the audio...
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... files are copied to customize the operation of your hard-disk drive. 7. At the Start Copying Files screen, click Next>. If your hard-disk drive. 8. In the device list, click Other devices and then click Unknown device. 12. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-...ROM drive. 3. Double-click the Setup icon. 6. After Windows 98 restarts, click the Start button, point to install the drivers: 1. Click the Device Manager tab. 11. Click Remove and then click OK. 13...
... files are copied to customize the operation of your hard-disk drive. 7. At the Start Copying Files screen, click Next>. If your hard-disk drive. 8. In the device list, click Other devices and then click Unknown device. 12. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-...ROM drive. 3. Double-click the Setup icon. 6. After Windows 98 restarts, click the Start button, point to install the drivers: 1. Click the Device Manager tab. 11. Click Remove and then click OK. 13...
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... tab. 13. Click Remove and then click OK. 15. After the files are copied to decode MPEG files, such as DVD movies. If your optional DVD-ROM drive to your hard-disk drive. 9. ,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...
... tab. 13. Click Remove and then click OK. 15. After the files are copied to decode MPEG files, such as DVD movies. If your optional DVD-ROM drive to your hard-disk drive. 9. ,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...
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9. Label a blank 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 Next> to create an emergency repair diskette, click Yes. 12. Installing Drivers and...now. 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, remove the Emergency Repair Diskette and select Yes, I want to install the files in the default directory. 10. ...
9. Label a blank 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 Next> to create an emergency repair diskette, click Yes. 12. Installing Drivers and...now. 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, remove the Emergency Repair Diskette and select Yes, I want to install the files in the default directory. 10. ...
Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User's Guide
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... Number. all parts removed from Dell; Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made freight collect. DELL MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS BEYOND THOSE STATED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 1-12 Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User...
... Number. all parts removed from Dell; Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made freight collect. DELL MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS BEYOND THOSE STATED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 1-12 Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User...
Dell Inspiron 7000 Service Manual
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... 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 4-2. Figure 1-3. 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 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 ...
... 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 4-2. Figure 1-3. 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 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 ...
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... 4-44. Figure 4-8. Figure 4-25. Figure 4-21. Figure 4-31. Figure 4-9. Figure 4-29. Figure 4-18. Figure 4-23. 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...
... 4-44. Figure 4-8. Figure 4-25. Figure 4-21. Figure 4-31. Figure 4-9. Figure 4-29. Figure 4-18. Figure 4-23. 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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... system, and then go to step 2. 2. Determine the power state of the replicator to undock the computer (see Figure 4-3) or from the Inspiron Port Replicator II. Removing and Replacing Parts 4-3 If you are unsure whether the system is on, shut down the computer. 3. If the computer is on the sides...computer has an AC adapter, disconnect the AC power cable from the electrical outlet and then 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.
... system, and then go to step 2. 2. Determine the power state of the replicator to undock the computer (see Figure 4-3) or from the Inspiron Port Replicator II. Removing and Replacing Parts 4-3 If you are unsure whether the system is on, shut down the computer. 3. If the computer is on the sides...computer has an AC adapter, disconnect the AC power cable from the electrical outlet and then 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.
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... III card, press the bottom eject button twice. Remove the hard-disk drive assembly. Slide the hard-disk drive toward the front of the computer and then lift the drive out of the computer. Removing and Replacing Parts 4-5 Loosen the two captive screws that secure the hard-disk drive into the bottom of the computer (see Figure 4-6), press the...
... III card, press the bottom eject button twice. Remove the hard-disk drive assembly. Slide the hard-disk drive toward the front of the computer and then lift the drive out of the computer. Removing and Replacing Parts 4-5 Loosen the two captive screws that secure the hard-disk drive into the bottom of the computer (see Figure 4-6), press the...
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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...