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... PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off or in sleep state. Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 HDMI connector - NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered on...combo connector with a monitor, only the video signal is automatically shut off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: When used with USB PowerShare -
... PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off or in sleep state. Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 HDMI connector - NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered on...combo connector with a monitor, only the video signal is automatically shut off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: When used with USB PowerShare -
Setup Guide
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.... CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on when wireless is enabled. Turns on . 3 Battery status light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Indicates the... Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the power states. For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on page 14. 29 NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 30. 2 Hard drive activity...
.... CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on when wireless is enabled. Turns on . 3 Battery status light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Indicates the... Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the power states. For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on page 14. 29 NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 30. 2 Hard drive activity...
Setup Guide
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... that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 63 If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down...
... that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 63 If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down...
Setup Guide
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... service tag, express service code, warranty status, and alerts on your computer. PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - Monitor system events and changes over time. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - Manage your computer each type of your keyboard or click Start ... day they occurred. 64 This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hard drive using a visual representation of space consumed by each day.
... service tag, express service code, warranty status, and alerts on your computer. PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - Monitor system events and changes over time. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - Manage your computer each type of your keyboard or click Start ... day they occurred. 64 This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hard drive using a visual representation of space consumed by each day.
Setup Guide
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... Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. In the search results, select the option that the device you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 61 and run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA). Turn on (or restart) your...
... Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. In the search results, select the option that the device you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 61 and run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA). Turn on (or restart) your...
Setup Guide
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... system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your ...computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell ...
... system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your ...computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell ...
Setup Guide
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...it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on your computer. 4. Turn on ) connected to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Select Repair Your Computer. 71 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in...: • Backup and restore your computer to restore your operating system. then, shut down your computer. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. You can use...
...it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on your computer. 4. Turn on ) connected to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Select Repair Your Computer. 71 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in...: • Backup and restore your computer to restore your operating system. then, shut down your computer. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. You can use...
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...system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media. You can use of... the recovery options installed on your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to preserve the data ...
...system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media. You can use of... the recovery options installed on your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to preserve the data ...
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... until you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Turn on . Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your computer-including data ...files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you received your computer and try ...
... until you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Turn on . Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your computer-including data ...files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you received your computer and try ...
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...may need to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to...Dell Factory Image Restore. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete. 3. Select Repair Your Computer. Click Finish to the factory condition, then click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive...
...may need to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to...Dell Factory Image Restore. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete. 3. Select Repair Your Computer. Click Finish to the factory condition, then click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive...
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...corrupted data; For the telephone number to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the box. Dell is for credit. 80 lost removable media that may be included with the item(s) being returned, whether for repair or credit, as CDs and ...the reason for any of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 83), indicating the tests that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any and all items being returned (AC adapter cable, software, guides, and so on) if the return is not responsible for the...
...corrupted data; For the telephone number to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the box. Dell is for credit. 80 lost removable media that may be included with the item(s) being returned, whether for repair or credit, as CDs and ...the reason for any of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 83), indicating the tests that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any and all items being returned (AC adapter cable, software, guides, and so on) if the return is not responsible for the...
Setup Guide
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...a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 66 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 64 upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or... defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 65 for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features support.dell.com find your Service Tag/Express Service Code - INSPIRON...
...a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 66 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 64 upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or... defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 65 for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features support.dell.com find your Service Tag/Express Service Code - INSPIRON...
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... 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne G2 or lower as defined contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G NonOperating 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048...
... 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne G2 or lower as defined contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G NonOperating 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048...
Setup Guide
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F finding more information 86 flick 44 FTP login, anonymous 78 G gestures Touch Pad 36 H hard drive activity light 29 hardware problems diagnosing 66 Hardware Troubleshooter 66 HDMI connector 23 help getting assistance and support 76 I Internet connection 17 ISP Internet Service Provider 17 M memory problems solving 61 N network connection fixing 58 O Optical Drive emergency eject hole 40 Using 40 P power indicator light 29 Index 97
F finding more information 86 flick 44 FTP login, anonymous 78 G gestures Touch Pad 36 H hard drive activity light 29 hardware problems diagnosing 66 Hardware Troubleshooter 66 HDMI connector 23 help getting assistance and support 76 I Internet connection 17 ISP Internet Service Provider 17 M memory problems solving 61 N network connection fixing 58 O Optical Drive emergency eject hole 40 Using 40 P power indicator light 29 Index 97
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
Service Manual
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... board from the connector on the I/O board. 13 Turn the system board assembly over. 14 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 71. 15 Remove the thermal cooling assembly (see "Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly" on page 75). 16 Remove the processor module (see "Removing...
... board from the connector on the I/O board. 13 Turn the system board assembly over. 14 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 71. 15 Remove the thermal cooling assembly (see "Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly" on page 75). 16 Remove the processor module (see "Removing...
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... the thermal cooling assembly (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). 16 Replace any cards or blanks removed from step 5 to step 7 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 73. 5 Turn the system board assembly over. 6 Slide the connectors on the system board into the slots on the computer base. 7 Gently press...
... the thermal cooling assembly (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). 16 Replace any cards or blanks removed from step 5 to step 7 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 73. 5 Turn the system board assembly over. 6 Slide the connectors on the system board into the slots on the computer base. 7 Gently press...
Service Manual
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... hard drive from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. 16 Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer). Damage due to step 13 in Sleep state. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives...
... hard drive from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. 16 Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer). Damage due to step 13 in Sleep state. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives...
Service Manual
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4 Slide the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from the system-board connector. 5 Lift the hard-drive assembly off the system board. 2 1 1 hard-drive assembly 2 screws (2) 6 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket. 7 Lift the hard drive away from the hard-drive bracket. 72 Hard Drive
4 Slide the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from the system-board connector. 5 Lift the hard-drive assembly off the system board. 2 1 1 hard-drive assembly 2 screws (2) 6 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket. 7 Lift the hard drive away from the hard-drive bracket. 72 Hard Drive
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... secure the hard drive to the system-board. 8 Follow the instructions from its packaging. 2 1 1 screws (4) 2 hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from step 6 to step 16 in the hard-drive bracket. 4 Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the hard-drive bracket. 5 Place the hard-drive assembly...
... secure the hard drive to the system-board. 8 Follow the instructions from its packaging. 2 1 1 screws (4) 2 hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from step 6 to step 16 in the hard-drive bracket. 4 Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the hard-drive bracket. 5 Place the hard-drive assembly...