Setup Guide
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...to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Set Up Ubuntu To... the instructions on the operating system and features, go to complete. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at the time of purchase. These steps are mandatory...
...to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Set Up Ubuntu To... the instructions on the operating system and features, go to complete. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at the time of purchase. These steps are mandatory...
Setup Guide
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...Click Start . 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on page 59. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. To quickly disable the battery ...1. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s)...Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 31 Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems"...
...Click Start . 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on page 59. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. To quickly disable the battery ...1. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s)...Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 31 Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems"...
Setup Guide
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...Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. For function, press + the required function key. to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Press any multimedia key to perform the associated function. You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard. This is active... Key. Multimedia Key First - Press the < > keys or press the Windows Mobility Center button Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup...
...Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. For function, press + the required function key. to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Press any multimedia key to perform the associated function. You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard. This is active... Key. Multimedia Key First - Press the < > keys or press the Windows Mobility Center button Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup...
Setup Guide
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INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 64 or "Contacting Dell" on page 84) for advanced service instructions. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start...write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for assistance. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 84. Possible system board failure - BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected ...
INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 64 or "Contacting Dell" on page 84) for advanced service instructions. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start...write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for assistance. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 84. Possible system board failure - BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected ...
Setup Guide
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...) your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 61 and run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA). Starting Dell Diagnostics When you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. In the search... system setup utility and is detected but incorrectly configured, you run Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on . 1. Ensure that best describes the problem...
...) your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 61 and run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA). Starting Dell Diagnostics When you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. In the search... system setup utility and is detected but incorrectly configured, you run Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on . 1. Ensure that best describes the problem...
Service Manual
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14 System Board 65 Removing the System Board 65 Replacing the System Board 66 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 68 15 Speakers 69 Removing the Speakers 69 Replacing the Speakers 70 16 Hard Drive 71 Removing the Hard Drive 71 Replacing the Hard Drive 73 17 Thermal-Cooling Assembly 75 Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 75 Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 76 18 Processor Module 79 Removing the Processor Module 79 Replacing the Processor Module 80 6 Contents
14 System Board 65 Removing the System Board 65 Replacing the System Board 66 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 68 15 Speakers 69 Removing the Speakers 69 Replacing the Speakers 70 16 Hard Drive 71 Removing the Hard Drive 71 Replacing the Hard Drive 73 17 Thermal-Cooling Assembly 75 Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 75 Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 76 18 Processor Module 79 Removing the Processor Module 79 Replacing the Processor Module 80 6 Contents
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19 I/O Board 83 Removing the I/O Board 83 Replacing the I/O Board 84 20 VGA/Power Board 85 Removing the VGA/Power Board 85 Replacing the VGA/Power Board 86 21 Flashing the BIOS 89 Contents 7
19 I/O Board 83 Removing the I/O Board 83 Replacing the I/O Board 84 20 VGA/Power Board 85 Removing the VGA/Power Board 85 Replacing the VGA/Power Board 86 21 Flashing the BIOS 89 Contents 7
Service Manual
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Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Click the...
Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Click the...
Service Manual
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... system board, enter the computer Service Tag in damage to the computer. 17 Turn on the computer. Failure to do so may result in the BIOS of the replacement system board. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the system board to the computer base...
... system board, enter the computer Service Tag in damage to the computer. 17 Turn on the computer. Failure to do so may result in the BIOS of the replacement system board. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the system board to the computer base...
Service Manual
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Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in the Set Service Tag field. 68 System Board 18 Enter the service tag (see "Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS" on the computer. 3 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4 Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2 Turn on page 68).
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in the Set Service Tag field. 68 System Board 18 Enter the service tag (see "Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS" on the computer. 3 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4 Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2 Turn on page 68).
Service Manual
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... your computer. d Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Line list. 21 Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. b Select the type of results appear on the screen. c Select the product brand in the...Download Now to save the file on a label at the bottom of the menu. Flashing the BIOS 89 To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on your...
... your computer. d Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Line list. 21 Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. b Select the type of results appear on the screen. c Select the product brand in the...Download Now to save the file on a label at the bottom of the menu. Flashing the BIOS 89 To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on your...
Service Manual
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8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 90 Flashing the BIOS
8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 90 Flashing the BIOS