Comprehensive Specifications
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... and trade names may be used in the United States and/or other countries; A00 for operating - Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, TrueLife, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Model: P04T series Type: P04T001 December 2009...
... and trade names may be used in the United States and/or other countries; A00 for operating - Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, TrueLife, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Model: P04T series Type: P04T001 December 2009...
Service Manual
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...Dell Inc.; Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron...Dell under license; A00 Bluetooth is used in trademarks and trade names other countries. All rights reserved. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012... Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Memory Module Hard-Drive Assembly Palm Rest Assembly Power Button Board Touch Pad Module Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Processor Heat Sink Wireless Mini... use of Dell Inc. Regulatory model P04T series Regulatory type P04T001 January 2010 Rev. Dell Inc. is...
...Dell Inc.; Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron...Dell under license; A00 Bluetooth is used in trademarks and trade names other countries. All rights reserved. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012... Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Memory Module Hard-Drive Assembly Palm Rest Assembly Power Button Board Touch Pad Module Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Processor Heat Sink Wireless Mini... use of Dell Inc. Regulatory model P04T series Regulatory type P04T001 January 2010 Rev. Dell Inc. is...
Service Manual
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...Down. In Microsoft Windows 7, click Start , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program at support.dell.com Turning Off...procedure in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for at...
...Down. In Microsoft Windows 7, click Start , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program at support.dell.com Turning Off...procedure in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for at...
Service Manual
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... Select Your Product Line list. e. Turn on the screen. Enter your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Select Model. d. The File Download window appears. 6. If you do not have selected a different model and want to step 4. Click Confirm. 4. Click BIOS. 5. Double-click ... Model list. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. The file icon appears on the screen. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual 1. Back to Contents Page A list...
... Select Your Product Line list. e. Turn on the screen. Enter your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Select Model. d. The File Download window appears. 6. If you do not have selected a different model and want to step 4. Click Confirm. 4. Click BIOS. 5. Double-click ... Model list. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. The file icon appears on the screen. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual 1. Back to Contents Page A list...
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... 8. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the computer: In Microsoft® Windows® XP Click Start® All Programs® Accessories® System Tools® Dell System Information. Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press ...the memory module down until it clicks into the slots on the computer. Turn on the palm rest assembly. 4. In Microsoft Windows 7 Replacing the Memory Module ...
... 8. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the computer: In Microsoft® Windows® XP Click Start® All Programs® Accessories® System Tools® Dell System Information. Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press ...the memory module down until it clicks into the slots on the computer. Turn on the palm rest assembly. 4. In Microsoft Windows 7 Replacing the Memory Module ...
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..., Inc. Trademarks used in this document is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are not followed. Microsoft and Windows are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. A00 Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make...
..., Inc. Trademarks used in this document is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are not followed. Microsoft and Windows are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. A00 Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make...
Setup Guide
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... used in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Ubuntu is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Canonical Ltd. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, Dell On Call, and DellConnect are not applicable. is the trademark...
... used in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Ubuntu is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Canonical Ltd. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, Dell On Call, and DellConnect are not applicable. is the trademark...
Setup Guide
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...instructions on the screen. Doing so may take you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Microsoft® Windows® To set up Ubuntu for your computer, it is preconfigured with your computer unusable and you through several procedures ...including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for more operating system specific information. 9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that shipped with the operating system you selected at support...
...instructions on the screen. Doing so may take you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Microsoft® Windows® To set up Ubuntu for your computer, it is preconfigured with your computer unusable and you through several procedures ...including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for more operating system specific information. 9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that shipped with the operating system you selected at support...
Setup Guide
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... computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 15. Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to your wireless router. Setting Up ... or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set up your Dell™ computer to a wireless router: Windows XP NOTE: The following steps were written for setup instructions. To complete setting up...
... computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 15. Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to your wireless router. Setting Up ... or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set up your Dell™ computer to a wireless router: Windows XP NOTE: The following steps were written for setup instructions. To complete setting up...
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...try connecting again later. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to → Wireless Network Connections→ View Wireless Networks. 4. Windows 7 1. Contact your ISP information ready. Click Start→ Connect to the Internet wizard can help you cannot connect to complete the setup.... Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 3. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have successfully connected in your computer (see "Enable ...
...try connecting again later. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to → Wireless Network Connections→ View Wireless Networks. 4. Windows 7 1. Contact your ISP information ready. Click Start→ Connect to the Internet wizard can help you cannot connect to complete the setup.... Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 3. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have successfully connected in your computer (see "Enable ...
Setup Guide
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... have an internal optical drive. Click Setup. Save and close any open programs. 2. Click Connect to complete the setup. If you set your Dell™ computer to select, contact your ISP. 16 Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet. Under Network and Internet Connections, ...receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually in step 6, continue to step 8. The New Connection Wizard appears. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To setup your Internet connection: Windows XP NOTE: The following steps were written for the procedures that involve discs. 6.
... have an internal optical drive. Click Setup. Save and close any open programs. 2. Click Connect to complete the setup. If you set your Dell™ computer to select, contact your ISP. 16 Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet. Under Network and Internet Connections, ...receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually in step 6, continue to step 8. The New Connection Wizard appears. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To setup your Internet connection: Windows XP NOTE: The following steps were written for the procedures that involve discs. 6.
Setup Guide
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...Click Scan . Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click Dell Digital TV→ Dell Digital TV and follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. To re-configure your... the setup. The Connect to complete the setup. Windows 7 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of connection to the Internet. Click Start→ All Programs. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 8. Click Network and Sharing Center→ Set...
...Click Scan . Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click Dell Digital TV→ Dell Digital TV and follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. To re-configure your... the setup. The Connect to complete the setup. Windows 7 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of connection to the Internet. Click Start→ All Programs. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 8. Click Network and Sharing Center→ Set...
Setup Guide
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop You can use the power options in your operating system to your computer's performance where possible. • Balanced - Windows® XP 1. Right-click an open the Display Properties window and learn more about your ... sounds on your computer by maximizing system performance. 33 Windows 7 1. Automatically balances performance with Dell enhancements. Click Properties, to open area of system performance on your Dell computer provides the following options: • Dell - Provides the highest level of the desktop. 2. ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop You can use the power options in your operating system to your computer's performance where possible. • Balanced - Windows® XP 1. Right-click an open the Display Properties window and learn more about your ... sounds on your computer by maximizing system performance. 33 Windows 7 1. Automatically balances performance with Dell enhancements. Click Properties, to open area of system performance on your Dell computer provides the following options: • Dell - Provides the highest level of the desktop. 2. ...
Setup Guide
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..., type Transfer and then click Transfer files from another computer. 3. Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that you set your computer. Windows 7 1. To back up backup.... 3. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ Backup and Restore. 2. Follow...and folders on the Configure Backup wizard. 34 Windows 7 1. Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Backup. 2. Follow the instructions in the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard wizard. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Transferring Information to a New Computer To transfer...
..., type Transfer and then click Transfer files from another computer. 3. Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that you set your computer. Windows 7 1. To back up backup.... 3. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ Backup and Restore. 2. Follow...and folders on the Configure Backup wizard. 34 Windows 7 1. Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Backup. 2. Follow the instructions in the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard wizard. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Transferring Information to a New Computer To transfer...
Setup Guide
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...-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting.... 2. The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Click Save. Remove a Category or Icon 1. Personalize the Dock 1. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. Enter a title for the category from the...
...-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting.... 2. The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Click Save. Remove a Category or Icon 1. Personalize the Dock 1. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. Enter a title for the category from the...
Setup Guide
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...computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. End the program: 1. Click End Task. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions... or a solid blue screen appears - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. 41 Click Applications. 3. Click the program that is designed for the procedures that it runs in its documentation...
...computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. End the program: 1. Click End Task. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions... or a solid blue screen appears - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. 41 Click Applications. 3. Click the program that is designed for the procedures that it runs in its documentation...
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... that the program is displayed to help in troubleshooting when Contacting Dell. Follow the instructions on the screen. Solving Problems Windows® XP 1. Under Fix a Problem click Getting older programs to run on Windows XP. 3. Click Start . 2. If you have other software... on the Program Compatibility wizard. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that is compatible with this version of Windows and press . 3. Windows® 7 1. Read the instructions and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 4. Click Start→ Help and Support→...
... that the program is displayed to help in troubleshooting when Contacting Dell. Follow the instructions on the screen. Solving Problems Windows® XP 1. Under Fix a Problem click Getting older programs to run on Windows XP. 3. Click Start . 2. If you have other software... on the Program Compatibility wizard. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that is compatible with this version of Windows and press . 3. Windows® 7 1. Read the instructions and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 4. Click Start→ Help and Support→...
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... Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to -use application that provides information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 43 icon in the The Dell Support Center home page..., System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) For more information about your computer, personalized service and support resources. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center is an easy-to your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, and service...
... Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to -use application that provides information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 43 icon in the The Dell Support Center home page..., System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) For more information about your computer, personalized service and support resources. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center is an easy-to your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, and service...
Setup Guide
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... on your screen. Press any key to continue. The following message is invoked: a. The Choose An Option window appears. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; e. b. Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." If you encounter a problem during a test, a message with this...
... on your screen. Press any key to continue. The following message is invoked: a. The Choose An Option window appears. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; e. b. Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." If you encounter a problem during a test, a message with this...
Setup Guide
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... the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 7. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for one time only. When the boot device list appears, ...highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. NOTE: The next steps change the...
... the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 7. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for one time only. When the boot device list appears, ...highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. NOTE: The next steps change the...