Setup Guide
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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 12 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Back View Features 24 Front View Features 26 Status ... Gestures (Optional 42 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51 Dell Stage 52 3
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 12 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Back View Features 24 Front View Features 26 Status ... Gestures (Optional 42 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51 Dell Stage 52 3
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...or MP3 player). The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off or in /Microphone connector - Connects to charge the device. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 eSATA/USB combo connector with audio programs. 4 Audio-out/Headphone connector - Connects to a TV for use with USB PowerShare - ...a powered speaker or sound system. 21 In such cases, turn off when only 10% of headphones or to a pair of the total battery life remains. 2 HDMI connector - To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is read...
...or MP3 player). The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off or in /Microphone connector - Connects to charge the device. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 eSATA/USB combo connector with audio programs. 4 Audio-out/Headphone connector - Connects to a TV for use with USB PowerShare - ...a powered speaker or sound system. 21 In such cases, turn off when only 10% of headphones or to a pair of the total battery life remains. 2 HDMI connector - To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is read...
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NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 2 VGA connector - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Connects your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 25 Connects to a network or a broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer to a monitor or projector. 3 Security cable slot - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector -
NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 2 VGA connector - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Connects your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 25 Connects to a network or a broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer to a monitor or projector. 3 Security cable slot - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector -
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...enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when wireless is enabled. Indicates the battery charge status. Turns on . 3 Battery status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 12. 27 A solid white light indicates... adapter. 4 Wireless status light - For more information on the power indicator light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 30. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is on when the computer reads or writes data.
...enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when wireless is enabled. Indicates the battery charge status. Turns on . 3 Battery status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 12. 27 A solid white light indicates... adapter. 4 Wireless status light - For more information on the power indicator light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 30. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is on when the computer reads or writes data.
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
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...Setup (BIOS) utility. 29 To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on . 2. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. In the search box, type Power... Options and press . 4. Click Start . 3. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer...
...Setup (BIOS) utility. 29 To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on . 2. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. In the search box, type Power... Options and press . 4. Click Start . 3. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer...
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... Mobility Center. NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on page 63. Press to turn on . Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn ...off the display. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on computers running the Windows operating system. 33 Windows Mobility Center provides quick ...
... Mobility Center. NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on page 63. Press to turn on . Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn ...off the display. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on computers running the Windows operating system. 33 Windows Mobility Center provides quick ...
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... (including the AC adapter). Slide the battery into place. 2. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. Slide and lift the battery out of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Turn off the computer and turn it... clicks into the battery bay until it over. 2. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of ...
... (including the AC adapter). Slide the battery into place. 2. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. Slide and lift the battery out of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Turn off the computer and turn it... clicks into the battery bay until it over. 2. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of ...
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... resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Height Width 240 cpi 55 mm (2.16 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) Battery 6-cell "smart" lithium ion: Height 22.80 mm (0.90 inches) Width 214 mm (8.43 inches) 88 Battery Depth Weight 57.64 mm (2.27 inches) 0.34 kg (0.75 lb) 9-cell "smart" lithium ion: Height 22... 214 mm (8.43 inches) Depth 78.76 mm (3.10 inches) Weight 0.52 kg (1.15 lb) Voltage 11.1 VDC Charge time (approximate) Operating time Coin-cell battery 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions CR-2032
... resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Height Width 240 cpi 55 mm (2.16 inches) 100 mm (3.94 inches) Battery 6-cell "smart" lithium ion: Height 22.80 mm (0.90 inches) Width 214 mm (8.43 inches) 88 Battery Depth Weight 57.64 mm (2.27 inches) 0.34 kg (0.75 lb) 9-cell "smart" lithium ion: Height 22... 214 mm (8.43 inches) Depth 78.76 mm (3.10 inches) Weight 0.52 kg (1.15 lb) Voltage 11.1 VDC Charge time (approximate) Operating time Coin-cell battery 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions CR-2032
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... inches) 3.28 kg (7.23 lb) AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery and optical drive) 29.70 mm to 34 mm (1.17 inches to 158°F) 89
... inches) 3.28 kg (7.23 lb) AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery and optical drive) 29.70 mm to 34 mm (1.17 inches to 158°F) 89
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 27 C calling Dell 79 CDs, playing and creating 50 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 81 customer service 74 92 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 68 Professional 69 DellConnect 74 Dell Factory Image Restore 71 Dell Stage 52 Dell Support Center 61 Diagnostic Checklist 80 drivers and downloads 83 DVDs, playing and creating 50 E E-mail addresses for technical support 75 eSATA connector 21
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 27 C calling Dell 79 CDs, playing and creating 50 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 81 customer service 74 92 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 68 Professional 69 DellConnect 74 Dell Factory Image Restore 71 Dell Stage 52 Dell Support Center 61 Diagnostic Checklist 80 drivers and downloads 83 DVDs, playing and creating 50 E E-mail addresses for technical support 75 eSATA connector 21
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 Optical Drive 17 Removing the Optical Drive 17 Replacing the Optical Drive 19 5 Module Cover 21 Removing the Module Cover 21 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 Optical Drive 17 Removing the Optical Drive 17 Replacing the Optical Drive 19 5 Module Cover 21 Removing the Module Cover 21 Contents 3
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Replacing the Thermal Fan 66 16 System Board 69 Removing the System Board 69 Replacing the System Board 72 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 73 17 Coin-Cell Battery 75 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 75 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 76 18 I/O Board 79 Removing the I/O Board 79 Replacing the I/O Board 80 19 Thermal Cooling Assembly 81 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 81 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 82 20 Processor Module 85 Removing the Processor Module 85 Replacing the Processor Module 86 6 Contents
Replacing the Thermal Fan 66 16 System Board 69 Removing the System Board 69 Replacing the System Board 72 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 73 17 Coin-Cell Battery 75 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 75 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 76 18 I/O Board 79 Removing the I/O Board 79 Replacing the I/O Board 80 19 Thermal Cooling Assembly 81 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 81 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 82 20 Processor Module 85 Removing the Processor Module 85 Replacing the Processor Module 86 6 Contents
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CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. Before You Begin 11
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. Before You Begin 11
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...safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted...9. 2 Press and hold the release button that secures the top cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Top Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your computer. Top ...
...safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted...9. 2 Press and hold the release button that secures the top cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Top Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your computer. Top ...
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... 9. 2 Shut down the computer and turn it over. 3 Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Battery 15 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 3 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
... 9. 2 Shut down the computer and turn it over. 3 Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Battery 15 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 3 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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3 2 1 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latch Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position. 16 Battery
3 2 1 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latch Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position. 16 Battery
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.... Optical Drive 17 4 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). Removing the Optical Drive 1... Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15). 3 ...
.... Optical Drive 17 4 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). Removing the Optical Drive 1... Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15). 3 ...
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... into the optical-drive compartment until it is fully seated. 5 Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base. 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). Optical Drive 19
... into the optical-drive compartment until it is fully seated. 5 Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base. 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). Optical Drive 19
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...a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. 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 (such as a connector on your computer). ...that shipped with your warranty. Damage due to servicing that secures the module cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on the computer base. 5 Lift the module cover off the computer base. Removing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions...
...a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. 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 (such as a connector on your computer). ...that shipped with your warranty. Damage due to servicing that secures the module cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on the computer base. 5 Lift the module cover off the computer base. Removing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions...