Setup Guide
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of your computer, it is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer unusable and you through ...time to complete. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. See the Ubuntu documentation for the first time, follow the instructions on...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of your computer, it is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer unusable and you through ...time to complete. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. See the Ubuntu documentation for the first time, follow the instructions on...
Setup Guide
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Click Start . 3. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery ... Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 58. Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby off Battery Charging and then click...
Click Start . 3. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery ... Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 58. Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby off Battery Charging and then click...
Setup Guide
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...Key First or Function Key First. Press any multimedia key to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 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 (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. To use the multimedia controls, press...
...Key First or Function Key First. Press any multimedia key to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 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 (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. To use the multimedia controls, press...
Setup Guide
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... personnel should remove the computer cover. If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for advanced service instructions. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. NOTE: To replace... parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 83. Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight 54 Possible Problem Possible system board failure - Possible system board failure - INSPIRON ...
... personnel should remove the computer cover. If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for advanced service instructions. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. NOTE: To replace... parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 83. Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight 54 Possible Problem Possible system board failure - Possible system board failure - INSPIRON ...
Setup Guide
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... Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA). Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup utility and is detected but incorrectly configured, you run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on (or restart) your computer ... the incompatibility. Ensure that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on . 1. In the search results, select the option that the device you experience a problem with your computer. 2. Starting...
... Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA). Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup utility and is detected but incorrectly configured, you run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on (or restart) your computer ... the incompatibility. Ensure that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on . 1. In the search results, select the option that the device you experience a problem with your computer. 2. Starting...
Service Manual
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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
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...
... . 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...
Service Manual
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... any blank or card you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 20 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 step 5 in... stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that the main battery is plugged in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is installed properly. 2 Turn on page 73).
... any blank or card you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 20 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 step 5 in... stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that the main battery is plugged in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is installed properly. 2 Turn on page 73).
Service Manual
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.... 4 A list of the menu. NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to download the latest BIOS file. The File Download window appears. 6 Click Save 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 desktop and...
.... 4 A list of the menu. NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to download the latest BIOS file. The File Download window appears. 6 Click Save 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 desktop and...