Inspiron Mini 9 Ubuntur Quick Reference Guide
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... Recovery media in the external USB optical disc drive. To reinstall Ubuntu, you can use it to restore your computer. 3. Follow the instructions on the hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the procedures that involve media. Use an external optical drive or any key to complete the installation. 19 NOTE: Using the Ubuntu OS Recovery media deletes all data on the screen to Boot from CD-ROM. Press any external storage device...
... Recovery media in the external USB optical disc drive. To reinstall Ubuntu, you can use it to restore your computer. 3. Follow the instructions on the hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the procedures that involve media. Use an external optical drive or any key to complete the installation. 19 NOTE: Using the Ubuntu OS Recovery media deletes all data on the screen to Boot from CD-ROM. Press any external storage device...
Inspiron Mini 9 Service Manual
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... this document is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. and is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Dell™ Inspiron™ 910 Service Manual Before You Begin Module Cover Memory Module Solid-state Drive Communication Cards Keyboard Palm Rest Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Power Button Board Display Speaker Camera (Optional) System Board Microphone Coin-Cell Battery Flashing the BIOS Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that...
... this document is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. and is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Dell™ Inspiron™ 910 Service Manual Before You Begin Module Cover Memory Module Solid-state Drive Communication Cards Keyboard Palm Rest Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Power Button Board Display Speaker Camera (Optional) System Board Microphone Coin-Cell Battery Flashing the BIOS Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that...
Inspiron Mini 9 Service Manual
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.... 2. Slide the battery-lock latch to Contents Page Replace and tighten the two screws on the module cover. 3. Follow the instructions in the figure. 1 module cover 3 screw (2) 2 module cover tab (3) Replacing the Module Cover 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at an angle as a connector on the module cover to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 910 Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your...
.... 2. Slide the battery-lock latch to Contents Page Replace and tighten the two screws on the module cover. 3. Follow the instructions in the figure. 1 module cover 3 screw (2) 2 module cover tab (3) Replacing the Module Cover 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at an angle as a connector on the module cover to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 910 Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your...
Inspiron Mini 9 Service Manual
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... your computer. Do not touch the components or contacts on your operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your warranty. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 910 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your own...
... your computer. Do not touch the components or contacts on your operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your warranty. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 910 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your own...
Inspiron Mini 9 Service Manual
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... computer cover from the battery bay before you service the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damage to Contents Page NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and all telephone or network cables from the network device. 5. Back to the computer, use batteries designed for instructions. 4. Turn the computer over. 1 battery-bay release latch 3 battery-lock latch 2 battery 8. Disconnect all attached devices from the 3-in-1 memory card reader. If...
... computer cover from the battery bay before you service the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damage to Contents Page NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and all telephone or network cables from the network device. 5. Back to the computer, use batteries designed for instructions. 4. Turn the computer over. 1 battery-bay release latch 3 battery-lock latch 2 battery 8. Disconnect all attached devices from the 3-in-1 memory card reader. If...
Inspiron Mini 9 Service Manual
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... File Download window appears. 6. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involve discs. 2. Press and to save configuration changes. 6. Press , select Save changes and reboot, and press to reset the computer defaults. 5. The file icon appears on the screen. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 910 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Solid-state Drive in Windows® XP Flashing the BIOS...
... File Download window appears. 6. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involve discs. 2. Press and to save configuration changes. 6. Press , select Save changes and reboot, and press to reset the computer defaults. 5. The file icon appears on the screen. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 910 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Solid-state Drive in Windows® XP Flashing the BIOS...
Inspiron Mini 9 Service Manual
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... drive. Type sudo -s b. Type your computer at support.dell.com. 6. Click the down arrow to Contents Page Type cd BIOS e. Ensure that involve discs. 3. Click ® Places® Documents. 4. The Save In window appears. 9. Create a new folder and name it BIOS. 5. Back to view the Save In menu, select Documents® BIOS, and then click Save. 10. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for your password c. Type...
... drive. Type sudo -s b. Type your computer at support.dell.com. 6. Click the down arrow to Contents Page Type cd BIOS e. Ensure that involve discs. 3. Click ® Places® Documents. 4. The Save In window appears. 9. Create a new folder and name it BIOS. 5. Back to view the Save In menu, select Documents® BIOS, and then click Save. 10. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for your password c. Type...
Inspiron Mini 9 Service Manual
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... Page Memory Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 910 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer warranty. You can be accessed from the bottom of the computer). 1. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the connector. The memory module is located at the bottom of the memory module connector until it . NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module...
... Page Memory Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 910 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer warranty. You can be accessed from the bottom of the computer). 1. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the connector. The memory module is located at the bottom of the memory module connector until it . NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module...
Inspiron Mini 9 Service Manual
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... computer. Back to the lock position. 9. Secure unused antenna cables in place and slide the battery-lock latch to Contents Page Replace the module cover (see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 3. Slide the battery into the appropriate system board connector. Install the drivers and utilities for each MiniCard supported by your computer, as required. Insert the Mini-Card at a 45-degree...
... computer. Back to the lock position. 9. Secure unused antenna cables in place and slide the battery-lock latch to Contents Page Replace the module cover (see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 3. Slide the battery into the appropriate system board connector. Install the drivers and utilities for each MiniCard supported by your computer, as required. Insert the Mini-Card at a 45-degree...
Inspiron Mini 9 Service Manual
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... Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 910 Service Manual Removing the Solid-state Drive Replacing the Solid-state Drive CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your Setup Guide). Remove the two screws that secure the drive. 4. Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell. Replace the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover). NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support...
... Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 910 Service Manual Removing the Solid-state Drive Replacing the Solid-state Drive CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your Setup Guide). Remove the two screws that secure the drive. 4. Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell. Replace the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover). NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support...
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... may not ship with your computer, read the safety information that shipped with an external optical drive. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 910 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Setting the Keyboard Matrix CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that provides a utility for the system board includes a CD that involve discs.
... may not ship with your computer, read the safety information that shipped with an external optical drive. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 910 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Setting the Keyboard Matrix CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that provides a utility for the system board includes a CD that involve discs.
Inspiron Mini 9 Quick Start Guide
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... instructions on the hard disk. 4. NOTE: Your computer may or may not have an optical drive. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 7. Restoring Your Ubuntu System Restoring Your Ubuntu System Ubuntu Reinstallation If you received an Operating System media with your computer, you need a Ubuntu OS Recovery media. Insert the Ubuntu OS Recovery media in an external USB optical disc drive into your operating system. Turn...
... instructions on the hard disk. 4. NOTE: Your computer may or may not have an optical drive. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 7. Restoring Your Ubuntu System Restoring Your Ubuntu System Ubuntu Reinstallation If you received an Operating System media with your computer, you need a Ubuntu OS Recovery media. Insert the Ubuntu OS Recovery media in an external USB optical disc drive into your operating system. Turn...
Inspiron Mini 9 Setup Guide
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... Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connecting the AC Adapter 6 Connecting the Network Cable (optional 7 Turning on Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device 8 Using the Wireless Key 9 Microsoft® Windows® XP Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device 14 Left Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Display Features 21 Removing and Replacing the Battery 22 Software Features 23 Solving Problems 24 Network Problems 24 Power Problems 25 Memory Problems 26 Lockups and Software Problems 27 Using Support Tools 30 Dell Support...
... Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connecting the AC Adapter 6 Connecting the Network Cable (optional 7 Turning on Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device 8 Using the Wireless Key 9 Microsoft® Windows® XP Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device 14 Left Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Display Features 21 Removing and Replacing the Battery 22 Software Features 23 Solving Problems 24 Network Problems 24 Power Problems 25 Memory Problems 26 Lockups and Software Problems 27 Using Support Tools 30 Dell Support...
Inspiron Mini 9 Setup Guide
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... the battery is low. and right-click functions like those on , off, or in hibernate mode, and the battery is off or in standby mode. • Off - The computer is charging. • Flashing white - Using Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device 1 Power indicator light - Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - The settings for video chatting and voice recording. 5 Touch pad buttons -
... the battery is low. and right-click functions like those on , off, or in hibernate mode, and the battery is off or in standby mode. • Off - The computer is charging. • Flashing white - Using Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device 1 Power indicator light - Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - The settings for video chatting and voice recording. 5 Touch pad buttons -
Inspiron Mini 9 Setup Guide
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... your wireless connections. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. 24 INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. The cable is plugged in and not damaged. To turn on the status: • Green - The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you cannot solve your problem using Windows Wireless Network Connections, accessed from the Control Panel. - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and...
... your wireless connections. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. 24 INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. The cable is plugged in and not damaged. To turn on the status: • Green - The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you cannot solve your problem using Windows Wireless Network Connections, accessed from the Control Panel. - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and...
Inspiron Mini 9 Setup Guide
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... power light is in standby mode. The computer is blinking white - If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. Some possible causes of interference are not using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. If necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell...
... power light is in standby mode. The computer is blinking white - If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. Some possible causes of interference are not using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. If necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell...
Inspiron Mini 9 Setup Guide
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... the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the discs (CD or DVD). Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Press simultaneously. 2. NOTE: Your computer may or may not have an external optical drive. End the program: 1. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Click End Task. Check the software documentation. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device...
... the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the discs (CD or DVD). Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Press simultaneously. 2. NOTE: Your computer may or may not have an external optical drive. End the program: 1. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Click End Task. Check the software documentation. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device...
Inspiron Mini 9 Setup Guide
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.../DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . NOTE: Your computer may or may not have an external optical drive. Restoring Your Operating System Reinstalling Windows XP The reinstallation process can take one time only. NOTE: If you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to Boot from CD-ROM. Press any key...
.../DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . NOTE: Your computer may or may not have an external optical drive. Restoring Your Operating System Reinstalling Windows XP The reinstallation process can take one time only. NOTE: If you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to Boot from CD-ROM. Press any key...
Inspiron Mini 9 Setup Guide
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... about your Operating System disc. See: your operating system, maintaining peripherals, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 42 the Dell Technology Guide installed on your computer or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of...
... about your Operating System disc. See: your operating system, maintaining peripherals, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 42 the Dell Technology Guide installed on your computer or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of...
Inspiron Mini 9 Setup Guide
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... 512 KB External bus frequency 533 MHz Memory Connectors one internallyaccessible SO-DIMM socket Capacities 512 MB, and 1 GB Memory type 533/667/800 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory configuration possible 512 MB, 1 GB NOTE: For instructions on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 44 INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model - NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Dell Inspiron 910 This section provides...
... 512 KB External bus frequency 533 MHz Memory Connectors one internallyaccessible SO-DIMM socket Capacities 512 MB, and 1 GB Memory type 533/667/800 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory configuration possible 512 MB, 1 GB NOTE: For instructions on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 44 INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model - NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Dell Inspiron 910 This section provides...