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...in the System Messages list or in conjunction with the power lights. These lights function in your Service Manual for information on your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your computer. 272 Troubleshooting These lights start ... Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic and status lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or...
...in the System Messages list or in conjunction with the power lights. These lights function in your Service Manual for information on your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your computer. 272 Troubleshooting These lights start ... Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic and status lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or...
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... power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. power button The power button light located on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to...Dell Support Utility Use this support utility for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Power Lights for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer and the electrical outlet. - For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual...
... power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. power button The power button light located on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to...Dell Support Utility Use this support utility for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Power Lights for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer and the electrical outlet. - For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual...
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...power, but an internal power problem may be used to verify that the electrical outlet is set to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the ...computer is steady amber, a device may exist. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). - Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with numbers on a power strip - Ensure that the ...
...power, but an internal power problem may be used to verify that the electrical outlet is set to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the ...computer is steady amber, a device may exist. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). - Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with numbers on a power strip - Ensure that the ...
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... the current status of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. If the computer malfunctions, you received is not listed in the.... PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. CPU fan failure. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Troubleshooting 275 The computer failed to help identify the problem. D I S K R E A D F A I C A L S U ...
... the current status of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. If the computer malfunctions, you received is not listed in the.... PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. CPU fan failure. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Troubleshooting 275 The computer failed to help identify the problem. D I S K R E A D F A I C A L S U ...
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...TI M E - D A Y N O T S E T - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. .... S T R I L E D - Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE...
...TI M E - D A Y N O T S E T - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. .... S T R I L E D - Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE...
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...AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE Troubleshooting 287 If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the instructions that ... Computer. Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer.
...AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE Troubleshooting 287 If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the instructions that ... Computer. Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer.
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... administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see the Service Manual for your network settings are correct and that the network cable is occurring. For additional safety best... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G S - Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers...
... administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see the Service Manual for your network settings are correct and that the network cable is occurring. For additional safety best... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G S - Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers...
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... and are securely connected to the same power strip Troubleshooting 297 A device may exist. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - E L I M I N A T E I S O F F - NOTE: On certain... either turned off or is in known working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Some possible causes of ...
... and are securely connected to the same power strip Troubleshooting 297 A device may exist. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - E L I M I N A T E I S O F F - NOTE: On certain... either turned off or is in known working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Some possible causes of ...
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...securely connected to verify that the power strip is not responding, see "Contacting Dell" on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. - For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on the front of the procedures in this section, follow... If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is working condition to the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. defective. The power button light located on page 273. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that ...
...securely connected to verify that the power strip is not responding, see "Contacting Dell" on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. - For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on the front of the procedures in this section, follow... If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is working condition to the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. defective. The power button light located on page 273. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that ...
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.... - Troubleshooting 305 Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). - Ensure that the processor power cable is steady amber, a device may be...
.... - Troubleshooting 305 Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). - Ensure that the processor power cable is steady amber, a device may be...
Setup Guide
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... memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - Beep Codes Your computer ... Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 72. Three Possible system board failure - Chipset error ...
... memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - Beep Codes Your computer ... Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 72. Three Possible system board failure - Chipset error ...
Setup Guide
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...mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see "Contacting Dell" on page 72). 44 Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save and close any open files and... persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see if that...
...mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see "Contacting Dell" on page 72). 44 Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save and close any open files and... persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see if that...
Setup Guide
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... the boot sequence information is correct (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you back up your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals). CAUTION - Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 72). 50 Hard-disk drive failure...
... the boot sequence information is correct (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you back up your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals). CAUTION - Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 72). 50 Hard-disk drive failure...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall laptop system software find more ... a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 61 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51 "My Dell Downloads" on page 49 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 74 Check your...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall laptop system software find more ... a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 61 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51 "My Dell Downloads" on page 49 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 74 Check your...
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.../N4030 Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB 1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 1 GB Memory Maximum memory 4 GB Possible memory 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, and configurations 6 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. 76 INSPIRON...
.../N4030 Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB 1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 1 GB Memory Maximum memory 4 GB Possible memory 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, and configurations 6 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. 76 INSPIRON...
Service Manual
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...products. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Bluetooth is... Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Hard Drive Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module(s) Keyboard Wireless...
...products. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Bluetooth is... Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Hard Drive Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module(s) Keyboard Wireless...
Service Manual
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... your computer). Back to the computer base. 4. Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Removing the Module Cover 1. Remove the screw that secures the...
... your computer). Back to the computer base. 4. Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Removing the Module Cover 1. Remove the screw that secures the...
Service Manual
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...plastic clips on the battery release latch into place. 3. Back to servicing that shipped with your computer. Damage due to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly WARNING: ...I /O Board). 4. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the I /O board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions from step 2 to the side and remove it from the computer base. 1 battery latch assembly 3 latch...
...plastic clips on the battery release latch into place. 3. Back to servicing that shipped with your computer. Damage due to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly WARNING: ...I /O Board). 4. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the I /O board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions from step 2 to the side and remove it from the computer base. 1 battery latch assembly 3 latch...
Service Manual
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... its edges or by its pins. Damage due to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and installing components in on the locking tabs before you disconnect... Down. Shut down the operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. Back to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is turned off. Click the Start button and then click Shut Down. 3. WARNING: Before working inside your...
... its edges or by its pins. Damage due to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and installing components in on the locking tabs before you disconnect... Down. Shut down the operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. Back to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is turned off. Click the Start button and then click Shut Down. 3. WARNING: Before working inside your...
Service Manual
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... Select Your Product Line list. The File Download window appears. 7. Enter your desktop. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual 1. Select the product brand in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to start over again, click Start Over on the screen. Turn on your computer...
... Select Your Product Line list. The File Download window appears. 7. Enter your desktop. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual 1. Select the product brand in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to start over again, click Start Over on the screen. Turn on your computer...