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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the ... Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features 30 Status Lights...Control Keys 40 Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52...
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the ... Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features 30 Status Lights...Control Keys 40 Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52...
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...: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 46 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional) WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that secures the top cover to the display back cover. 3. Press and hold the release button that shipped with...
...: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 46 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional) WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that secures the top cover to the display back cover. 3. Press and hold the release button that shipped with...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 top cover 2 release button 3 back of the computer 2 1 3 47
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 top cover 2 release button 3 back of the computer 2 1 3 47
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Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To replace the top cover: NOTE: Ensure that there are no gaps between the top cover and the display back cover. 48 Align the top cover on the display back. 2. Slide the top cover until it clicks into place.
Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To replace the top cover: NOTE: Ensure that there are no gaps between the top cover and the display back cover. 48 Align the top cover on the display back. 2. Slide the top cover until it clicks into place.
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... failure - Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure Display failure INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 62 or "... If you cannot solve your computer. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 82. Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight 56 Possible ...
... failure - Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure Display failure INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 62 or "... If you cannot solve your computer. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 82. Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight 56 Possible ...
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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the ... Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features 30 Status Lights...Control Keys 40 Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52...
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the ... Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features 30 Status Lights...Control Keys 40 Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52...
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WARNING: Before removing the top cover, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Press and hold the top cover release button, and then slide the top cover. Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. To remove the top cover: 1. NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 46 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional) WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
WARNING: Before removing the top cover, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Press and hold the top cover release button, and then slide the top cover. Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. To remove the top cover: 1. NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 46 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional) WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
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3 2 1 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 back of the computer 2 top cover 3 top cover release button 47
3 2 1 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 back of the computer 2 top cover 3 top cover release button 47
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Align the top cover to the display back. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To replace the top cover: NOTE: Ensure that there are no gaps between the top cover and the display back cover. 48 Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 1.
Align the top cover to the display back. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To replace the top cover: NOTE: Ensure that there are no gaps between the top cover and the display back cover. 48 Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 1.
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... that the memory module is seated properly. If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for assistance. Beep Possible Problem Code One Possible system board failure - NOTE: To replace parts...chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 56 WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Three Possible system board failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support...
... that the memory module is seated properly. If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for assistance. Beep Possible Problem Code One Possible system board failure - NOTE: To replace parts...chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 56 WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Three Possible system board failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support...
Service Manual
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Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Top Cover 13 Removing the Top Cover 13 Replacing the Top Cover 14 3 Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Replacing the Battery 16 4 Module Cover 17 Removing the Module Cover 17 Replacing the Module Cover 18 5 Optical Drive 19 Removing the Optical Drive 19 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Top Cover 13 Removing the Top Cover 13 Replacing the Top Cover 14 3 Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Replacing the Battery 16 4 Module Cover 17 Removing the Module Cover 17 Replacing the Module Cover 18 5 Optical Drive 19 Removing the Optical Drive 19 Contents 3
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Removing the Display Brackets 62 Replacing the Display Brackets 63 14 Camera Module 65 Removing the Camera Module 65 Replacing the Camera Module 66 15 Hinge Cover 69 Removing the Hinge Cover 69 Replacing the Hinge Cover 71 16 VGA Connector Board 73 Removing the VGA Connector Board 73 Replacing the VGA Connector Board 74 17 System Board 77 Removing the System Board 77 Replacing the System Board 81 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 82 18 Speakers 83 Removing the Speakers 83 Replacing the Speakers 84 6 Contents
Removing the Display Brackets 62 Replacing the Display Brackets 63 14 Camera Module 65 Removing the Camera Module 65 Replacing the Camera Module 66 15 Hinge Cover 69 Removing the Hinge Cover 69 Replacing the Hinge Cover 71 16 VGA Connector Board 73 Removing the VGA Connector Board 73 Replacing the VGA Connector Board 74 17 System Board 77 Removing the System Board 77 Replacing the System Board 81 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 82 18 Speakers 83 Removing the Speakers 83 Replacing the Speakers 84 6 Contents
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... begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. As you are correctly oriented and ... or contacts on the cable itself. Damage due to prevent the computer cover from the 8-in on page 9) and all attached devices from your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Some cables have connectors with care. CAUTION: To avoid damaging...
... begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. As you are correctly oriented and ... or contacts on the cable itself. Damage due to prevent the computer cover from the 8-in on page 9) and all attached devices from your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Some cables have connectors with care. CAUTION: To avoid damaging...
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...the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Press and hold the release button that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician ...should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the display back cover. 3 Slide and lift the top cover. 2 Top Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer). For additional safety best...
...the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Press and hold the release button that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician ...should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the display back cover. 3 Slide and lift the top cover. 2 Top Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer). For additional safety best...
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Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 2 Align the top cover to the display back cover. 3 Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. CAUTION: Before turning on page 9. NOTE: Ensure that there are no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to... do so may result in "Before You Begin" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no gaps between the top cover and display back cover. 1 2 1 top cover 2 release button Replacing the Top Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. 14 Top...
Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 2 Align the top cover to the display back cover. 3 Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. CAUTION: Before turning on page 9. NOTE: Ensure that there are no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to... do so may result in "Before You Begin" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no gaps between the top cover and display back cover. 1 2 1 top cover 2 release button Replacing the Top Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. 14 Top...
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.... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your ...computer). Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. Battery 15 3 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as ...
.... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your ...computer). Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. Battery 15 3 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as ...
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...(see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. Removing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing ...the Battery" on page 15). 3 Loosen the captive screw that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface...
...(see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. Removing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing ...the Battery" on page 15). 3 Loosen the captive screw that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface...
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1 2 3 1 captive screw 2 module cover 3 tabs (2) Replacing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on the computer base and gently snap the cover in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer. 18 Module Cover CAUTION: Before turning on page 16).
1 2 3 1 captive screw 2 module cover 3 tabs (2) Replacing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on the computer base and gently snap the cover in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer. 18 Module Cover CAUTION: Before turning on page 16).
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... "Removing the Module Cover" on page 17). 4 Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on ... your warranty. 5 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Optical Drive 19 For additional safety best...
... "Removing the Module Cover" on page 17). 4 Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on ... your warranty. 5 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Optical Drive 19 For additional safety best...
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... drive 2 optical-drive bracket 4 optical-drive bezel Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 6 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). CAUTION: Before turning on the optical drive and replace the...
... drive 2 optical-drive bracket 4 optical-drive bezel Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 6 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). CAUTION: Before turning on the optical drive and replace the...