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...: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer (see Removing the Battery). 6.... Remove the label door (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Label Door). 3. Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard-Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron...
...: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer (see Removing the Battery). 6.... Remove the label door (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Label Door). 3. Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard-Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron...
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...the Keyboard). 9. Follow the instructions in protective antistatic packaging. CAUTION: The connectors are installing. Remove the new Mini-Card(s) from its packaging. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). 7. CAUTION: To avoid ...Mini-Card WLAN (2 antenna cables) Antenna Cable Color Scheme Main WLAN (white triangle) white Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) black WWAN (1 antenna cable) Auxiliary WWAN (black triangle) black with your computer. Install the drivers and utilities for the MiniCards supported by your computer. Failure to the Mini...
...the Keyboard). 9. Follow the instructions in protective antistatic packaging. CAUTION: The connectors are installing. Remove the new Mini-Card(s) from its packaging. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). 7. CAUTION: To avoid ...Mini-Card WLAN (2 antenna cables) Antenna Cable Color Scheme Main WLAN (white triangle) white Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) black WWAN (1 antenna cable) Auxiliary WWAN (black triangle) black with your computer. Install the drivers and utilities for the MiniCards supported by your computer. Failure to the Mini...
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NOTE: If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Back to Contents Page
NOTE: If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Back to Contents Page
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...8 The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft® Windows... up an Internet connection. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to complete. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system...
...8 The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft® Windows... up an Internet connection. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to complete. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system...
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...Recommended) NOTE: It is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that involve discs. Insert the disc or USB...an undesirable operating state. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Use an ...
...Recommended) NOTE: It is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that involve discs. Insert the disc or USB...an undesirable operating state. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Use an ...
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Solving Problems To run the software. Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Ensure that your computer. -- Ensure that the program is displayed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 48 Write down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation...
Solving Problems To run the software. Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Ensure that your computer. -- Ensure that the program is displayed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 48 Write down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation...
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Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 46 and run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 51 In the search results, select the option that you want to enter the ...can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the search field and press to resolve ...
Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 46 and run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 51 In the search results, select the option that you want to enter the ...can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the search field and press to resolve ...
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Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. If PSA is invoked: a. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut ... This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 72) for assistance. 1. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. Do you want...your hard drive. Do you see a message stating that is known to wait until you want to run Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears: "...
Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. If PSA is invoked: a. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut ... This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 72) for assistance. 1. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. Do you want...your hard drive. Do you see a message stating that is known to wait until you want to run Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears: "...
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...optical drive or any external storage device for procedures that appears and press . 5. Shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. NOTE: If you see... the Microsoft Windows desktop; Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer. 7. then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: ...
...optical drive or any external storage device for procedures that appears and press . 5. Shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. NOTE: If you see... the Microsoft Windows desktop; Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer. 7. then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: ...
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NOTE: The Service Tag for assistance. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 8. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10.To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Using Support Tools 55 If a problem is... is encountered during a test, a message with an error code and a description of each test screen. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you identify your screen.
NOTE: The Service Tag for assistance. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 8. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10.To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Using Support Tools 55 If a problem is... is encountered during a test, a message with an error code and a description of each test screen. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you identify your screen.
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... computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you ...backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 58 Click Start . 2. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3.
... computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you ...backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 58 Click Start . 2. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3.
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... logo appears, continue to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, ...e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. then, shut down your operating system problem. Any programs or files added since you received your computer. This option restores...
... logo appears, continue to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, ...e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. then, shut down your operating system problem. Any programs or files added since you received your computer. This option restores...
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... information, and End User License Agreement the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find solutions and answers to common questions locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to : See: find safety best practices information... 75 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your order status for new purchases find drivers and downloads;
... information, and End User License Agreement the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find solutions and answers to common questions locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to : See: find safety best practices information... 75 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your order status for new purchases find drivers and downloads;
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... Center, click the icon in the Dell Support Center. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron 1090 Computer Information System chipset Intel® NM10 Express Processor type Intel Atom™ dual-core N550 76 Memory Memory module connector ...in the notification area of your desktop. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region.
... Center, click the icon in the Dell Support Center. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron 1090 Computer Information System chipset Intel® NM10 Express Processor type Intel Atom™ dual-core N550 76 Memory Memory module connector ...in the notification area of your desktop. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region.
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 41 C calling Dell 70 CDs, playing and creating 40 computer capabilities 40 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 72 customer service 65 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 59 Professional 60 82 DellConnect 65 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Dell Support Center 49 Diagnostic Checklist 71 drivers and downloads 75 DVDs, playing and creating 40 E E-mail addresses for technical support 66 F finding more information 74 flick 38 Free Fall sensor 41 FTP login, anonymous 66
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 41 C calling Dell 70 CDs, playing and creating 40 computer capabilities 40 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 72 customer service 65 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 59 Professional 60 82 DellConnect 65 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Dell Support Center 49 Diagnostic Checklist 71 drivers and downloads 75 DVDs, playing and creating 40 E E-mail addresses for technical support 66 F finding more information 74 flick 38 Free Fall sensor 41 FTP login, anonymous 66