Service Manual
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... to the hard-drive bracket. 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in Before You Begin. 2. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Replace the screw that... secure the hard drive to push the hard drive assembly and connect it in protective antistatic packaging (see the Dell Technology Guide. Use the pull-tab to the hard-drive bracket. 8. 7. Place the hard-drive assembly in damage to do so may...
... to the hard-drive bracket. 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in Before You Begin. 2. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Replace the screw that... secure the hard drive to push the hard drive assembly and connect it in protective antistatic packaging (see the Dell Technology Guide. Use the pull-tab to the hard-drive bracket. 8. 7. Place the hard-drive assembly in damage to do so may...
Setup Guide
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... Center 43 System Messages 44 Hardware Troubleshooter 45 Dell Diagnostics 46 Restoring Your Operating System 50 System Restore 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 52 Operating System Reinstallation 53 Getting Help 56 Technical Support and Customer Service 57 DellConnect 57 Online Services 58 Automated Order-Status Service 59 Product ...
... Center 43 System Messages 44 Hardware Troubleshooter 45 Dell Diagnostics 46 Restoring Your Operating System 50 System Restore 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 52 Operating System Reinstallation 53 Getting Help 56 Technical Support and Customer Service 57 DellConnect 57 Online Services 58 Automated Order-Status Service 59 Product ...
Setup Guide
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...; All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2. Follow the instructions in the Backup or Restore wizard. In the search box, type Transfer and then click Transfer files from another computer. 3. Windows 7 1. Click Start →...; Control Panel→ System and Security→ Backup and Restore. 2. Windows 7 1. Follow the instructions in the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard wizard. Click Start → Control Panel. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Transferring Information to a New Computer To transfer information to a new ...
...; All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2. Follow the instructions in the Backup or Restore wizard. In the search box, type Transfer and then click Transfer files from another computer. 3. Windows 7 1. Click Start →...; Control Panel→ System and Security→ Backup and Restore. 2. Windows 7 1. Follow the instructions in the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard wizard. Click Start → Control Panel. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Transferring Information to a New Computer To transfer information to a new ...
Setup Guide
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... may not apply if you set your data files. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to the Windows Classic view. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your Dell™ computer to return your computer are completely reversible. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in when...
... may not apply if you set your data files. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to the Windows Classic view. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your Dell™ computer to return your computer are completely reversible. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in when...
Setup Guide
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... 3. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files...: Windows XP 1. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen Windows 7 1. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. Windows XP 1. Follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Click Start. 2. If you are an administrator on the screen. Click Start→...
... 3. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files...: Windows XP 1. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen Windows 7 1. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. Windows XP 1. Follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Click Start. 2. If you are an administrator on the screen. Click Start→...
Setup Guide
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...Select Repair Your Computer. 3. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you purchased the computer. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on . Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos,...System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. Any...
...Select Repair Your Computer. 3. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you purchased the computer. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on . Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos,...System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. Any...
Setup Guide
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...-click the device for which the new driver is installed and click Properties. 5. To roll back a device driver: Windows XP 1. Double-click System. 3. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Click Start→ Control Panel. 2. Click Next. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you are considering...
...-click the device for which the new driver is installed and click Properties. 5. To roll back a device driver: Windows XP 1. Double-click System. 3. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Click Start→ Control Panel. 2. Click Next. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you are considering...
Setup Guide
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... Manager. 4. See "System Restore" on your operating system to load any external storage device for which you ordered your computer. 54 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Click Start . 2. To reinstall Windows, you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating... System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. ...
... Manager. 4. See "System Restore" on your operating system to load any external storage device for which you ordered your computer. 54 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Click Start . 2. To reinstall Windows, you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating... System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. ...
Setup Guide
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Insert the Operating System disc. 3. Restart the computer. 5. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you must also reinstall the device ... start-up, the computer boots according to complete. Save and close any open files and exit any key to complete the installation. 55 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Reinstalling Microsoft Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. After you...
Insert the Operating System disc. 3. Restart the computer. 5. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you must also reinstall the device ... start-up, the computer boots according to complete. Save and close any open files and exit any key to complete the installation. 55 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Reinstalling Microsoft Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. After you...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 34 Basic specifications 68 before you call 62 C calling Dell 62 CDs, playing and creating 32 computer capabilities 32 computer, setting up 5 conserving energy 33 customer service 57 customizing your desktop 32 your energy settings 33 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 35 DellConnect 57 Dell Diagnostics 46 Dell Dock 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 52 Dell Support Center 43 Dell Technology Guide for further information 66 75 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 34 Basic specifications 68 before you call 62 C calling Dell 62 CDs, playing and creating 32 computer capabilities 32 computer, setting up 5 conserving energy 33 customer service 57 customizing your desktop 32 your energy settings 33 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 35 DellConnect 57 Dell Diagnostics 46 Dell Dock 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 52 Dell Support Center 43 Dell Technology Guide for further information 66 75 INSPIRON
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P power problems, solving 39 power strips, using 6 products information and purchasing 59 R reinstalling Windows 53 resources, finding more 66 restoring factory image 52 S setting up internet connection internet connection 15 shipping products for return or repair 60 software features 32 software problems 41 support email addresses 58 support sites worldwide 58 System Messages 44 System Reinstallation 53 System Restore 50 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 60 Windows program compatibility wizard 41 reinstallation 53 wired network connection 7 wireless network connection 38 Index 77
P power problems, solving 39 power strips, using 6 products information and purchasing 59 R reinstalling Windows 53 resources, finding more 66 restoring factory image 52 S setting up internet connection internet connection 15 shipping products for return or repair 60 software features 32 software problems 41 support email addresses 58 support sites worldwide 58 System Messages 44 System Reinstallation 53 System Restore 50 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 60 Windows program compatibility wizard 41 reinstallation 53 wired network connection 7 wireless network connection 38 Index 77