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...System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Back View Features 24 Front View Features 26 Status Lights and Indicators 28 ...34 Multimedia Control Keys 36 Using the Optical Drive 38 Display Features 40 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 42 Removing and Replacing the Battery 46 Software Features 48 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 49 Dell Stage 50 Solving Problems 52 Beep Codes 52 Network Problems 53 3
...System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Back View Features 24 Front View Features 26 Status Lights and Indicators 28 ...34 Multimedia Control Keys 36 Using the Optical Drive 38 Display Features 40 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 42 Removing and Replacing the Battery 46 Software Features 48 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 49 Dell Stage 50 Solving Problems 52 Beep Codes 52 Network Problems 53 3
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Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. Press and hold the top cover release button, and then slide the top cover. WARNING: Before removing the top cover, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). To remove the top cover: 1. NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 42 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional) WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. Press and hold the top cover release button, and then slide the top cover. WARNING: Before removing the top cover, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). To remove the top cover: 1. NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 42 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional) WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
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3 2 1 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 back of the computer 2 top cover 3 top cover release button 43
3 2 1 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 back of the computer 2 top cover 3 top cover release button 43
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Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To replace the top cover: NOTE: Ensure that there are no gaps between the top cover and the display back cover. 44 Align the top cover to the display back. 2. Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 1.
Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To replace the top cover: NOTE: Ensure that there are no gaps between the top cover and the display back cover. 44 Align the top cover to the display back. 2. Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 1.
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... assistance. 52 NOTE: To replace parts, see "Using Support Tools" on page 59 or "Contacting Dell" on page 79. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your problem using the ...dell.com/manuals for your computer. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure INSPIRON...
... assistance. 52 NOTE: To replace parts, see "Using Support Tools" on page 59 or "Contacting Dell" on page 79. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your problem using the ...dell.com/manuals for your computer. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure INSPIRON...