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... the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Do not store your computer in the air vents. Mutes the sound. The computer uses fans to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off...). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is running on page 37. See "Using Dell MediaDirect" on a battery, the light operates as a closed briefcase, while it is critically low. Play or pause. A Tour of a mouse. Control ...
... the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Do not store your computer in the air vents. Mutes the sound. The computer uses fans to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off...). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is running on page 37. See "Using Dell MediaDirect" on a battery, the light operates as a closed briefcase, while it is critically low. Play or pause. A Tour of a mouse. Control ...
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...-drive cable A I R V E N T A N D C U S T O M I Z A B L E L I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Lets you like. Press this button to create airflow through the system setup program and Dell QuickSet. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it is turned on. The computer uses fans to eject a CD or DVD from overheating. You can damage the computer or cause a fire. www...
...-drive cable A I R V E N T A N D C U S T O M I Z A B L E L I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Lets you like. Press this button to create airflow through the system setup program and Dell QuickSet. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it is turned on. The computer uses fans to eject a CD or DVD from overheating. You can damage the computer or cause a fire. www...
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... a closed briefcase, while it is running. A I R V E N T A N D C U S T O M I Z A B L E L I /O slot supports one Secure Digital memory card or other SDI/O device. A Tour of Your Computer 19 The computer uses fans to accumulate in the air vents. You can damage the computer or cause a fire. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to... IEEE 1394 connector S E C U R E D I G I T A L I / O S L O T - Use Secure Digital memory cards to color-customize your computer in several different colors emit light through the system setup program and Dell QuickSet.
... a closed briefcase, while it is running. A I R V E N T A N D C U S T O M I Z A B L E L I /O slot supports one Secure Digital memory card or other SDI/O device. A Tour of Your Computer 19 The computer uses fans to accumulate in the air vents. You can damage the computer or cause a fire. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to... IEEE 1394 connector S E C U R E D I G I T A L I / O S L O T - Use Secure Digital memory cards to color-customize your computer in several different colors emit light through the system setup program and Dell QuickSet.
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...A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer in the air vents. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. The AC adapter converts AC power to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. You can damage... A I R V E N T S ( 2 ) - DIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR Connects an external DVI-compatible monitor. The computer uses fans to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. A Tour of Your Computer 21 VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible...
...A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer in the air vents. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. The AC adapter converts AC power to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. You can damage... A I R V E N T S ( 2 ) - DIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR Connects an external DVI-compatible monitor. The computer uses fans to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. A Tour of Your Computer 21 VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible...
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... When a battery is running. For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology hard drive air vent (CPU fan) memory module cover air vent (VGA fan) Mini PCI card/modem cover B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - A I R E L E S S T E C H N O L O G Y - For more ...devices, press . Do not store your card. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - H A R D D R I V E - The computer uses fans to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is installed, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. CAUTION: Do not...
... When a battery is running. For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology hard drive air vent (CPU fan) memory module cover air vent (VGA fan) Mini PCI card/modem cover B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - A I R E L E S S T E C H N O L O G Y - For more ...devices, press . Do not store your card. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - H A R D D R I V E - The computer uses fans to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is installed, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. CAUTION: Do not...
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...E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I E S - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - To access help, see page 9. See the printer documentation for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on. R E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - NOTE: If you begin any...Dell Inspiron Help file or search for setup and troubleshooting information. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or...
...E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I E S - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - To access help, see page 9. See the printer documentation for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on. R E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - NOTE: If you begin any...Dell Inspiron Help file or search for setup and troubleshooting information. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or...
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... speakers have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that the sound is not muted. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers. Press to...
... speakers have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that the sound is not muted. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers. Press to...
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..., it with another device, such as a lamp. C H E C K T H E S YS T E M F O R P O W E R - or down-arrow key. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. 76 Solving Problems TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - If your external speaker ...is working by testing it is recommended that the subwoofer is difficult to read A D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S - Press and the up- www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the...
..., it with another device, such as a lamp. C H E C K T H E S YS T E M F O R P O W E R - or down-arrow key. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. 76 Solving Problems TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - If your external speaker ...is working by testing it is recommended that the subwoofer is difficult to read A D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S - Press and the up- www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the...
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...78 drives problems, 61 See hard drive DVD drive problems, 62 DVDs using, 35 DVI monitor connector description, 21 E error messages, 65 F fan description, 19, 21, 23 Finding Information, 9 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 18 H hard drive description, 23 problems, 63 replacing, 85 returning... 47 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights customizable color, 16, 18-19, 26 M media control buttons description, 15 play/pause/Dell MediaDirect, 15, 37 memory installing, 87 removing, 88 messages error, 65 Microsoft Windows label, 10 Mini PCI card installing, 91 Mini PCI card cover...
...78 drives problems, 61 See hard drive DVD drive problems, 62 DVDs using, 35 DVI monitor connector description, 21 E error messages, 65 F fan description, 19, 21, 23 Finding Information, 9 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 18 H hard drive description, 23 problems, 63 replacing, 85 returning... 47 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights customizable color, 16, 18-19, 26 M media control buttons description, 15 play/pause/Dell MediaDirect, 15, 37 memory installing, 87 removing, 88 messages error, 65 Microsoft Windows label, 10 Mini PCI card installing, 91 Mini PCI card cover...
Service Manual
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...this document to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable. Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS Service Manual Before You Begin System Components Optical Drive Hard Drive Memory Module Modem Mini PCI Card Internal Card With ...Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Center Control Cover Keyboard Display Palm Rest Speakers Subwoofer USB Port Board System Fans Microprocessor Thermal-...
...this document to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable. Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS Service Manual Before You Begin System Components Optical Drive Hard Drive Memory Module Modem Mini PCI Card Internal Card With ...Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Center Control Cover Keyboard Display Palm Rest Speakers Subwoofer USB Port Board System Fans Microprocessor Thermal-...
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number of screws and their sizes. Hard Drive: (2 each) Fans (2): (4 total - 2 per speaker) (11 each - bottom side) top side) PC Card Reader Cage: (4 each) Speakers: (4 total, 2 per fan) Keyboard: (2 each) Display Panel: (8 each) Display Assembly: (4 each) Display Bezel: (4 each, under display bumpers) Display Ground Screw: (1 each) (4 each, shoulder type, under screw covers) Modem: (1 each) USB Port Board: (1 each) Hard Drive Bay: (3 each) Palm Rest: (7 each -
number of screws and their sizes. Hard Drive: (2 each) Fans (2): (4 total - 2 per speaker) (11 each - bottom side) top side) PC Card Reader Cage: (4 each) Speakers: (4 total, 2 per fan) Keyboard: (2 each) Display Panel: (8 each) Display Assembly: (4 each) Display Bezel: (4 each, under display bumpers) Display Ground Screw: (1 each) (4 each, shoulder type, under screw covers) Modem: (1 each) USB Port Board: (1 each) Hard Drive Bay: (3 each) Palm Rest: (7 each -
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... center control cover. 3. NOTE: This computer has two system fans. Lift each fan to Contents Page System Fans Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS Service Manual Removing the System Fans Replacing the System Fans Removing the System Fans CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions...the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from each of the fans, and then remove the connectors (2 each) that connect each fan out of the computer. 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 2 fan 3 LED system board connector 4 fan system board connector Follow the instructions in the Product Information ...
... center control cover. 3. NOTE: This computer has two system fans. Lift each fan to Contents Page System Fans Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS Service Manual Removing the System Fans Replacing the System Fans Removing the System Fans CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions...the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from each of the fans, and then remove the connectors (2 each) that connect each fan out of the computer. 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 2 fan 3 LED system board connector 4 fan system board connector Follow the instructions in the Product Information ...
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1 fan 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 3 LED system board connector 4 fan system board connector Replacing the System Fans 1. Replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws (two on the system board. 2. Connect the cables for each fan). 3. Align and place each fan over its respective screw holes on each fan to Contents Page Back to the system board.
1 fan 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 3 LED system board connector 4 fan system board connector Replacing the System Fans 1. Replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws (two on the system board. 2. Connect the cables for each fan). 3. Align and place each fan over its respective screw holes on each fan to Contents Page Back to the system board.
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bottom side) number of screws and their sizes. Hard Drive: (2 each) Fans (2): (4 total - 2 per speaker) (11 each - top side) PC Card Reader Cage: (4 each) Speakers: (4 total, 2 per fan) Keyboard: (2 each) Display Panel: (8 each) Display Assembly: (4 each) Display Bezel: (4 each, under display bumpers) Display Ground Screw: (1 each) (4 each, shoulder type, under screw covers) Modem: (1 each) USB Port Board: (1 each) Hard Drive Bay: (3 each) Palm Rest: (7 each -
bottom side) number of screws and their sizes. Hard Drive: (2 each) Fans (2): (4 total - 2 per speaker) (11 each - top side) PC Card Reader Cage: (4 each) Speakers: (4 total, 2 per fan) Keyboard: (2 each) Display Panel: (8 each) Display Assembly: (4 each) Display Bezel: (4 each, under display bumpers) Display Ground Screw: (1 each) (4 each, shoulder type, under screw covers) Modem: (1 each) USB Port Board: (1 each) Hard Drive Bay: (3 each) Palm Rest: (7 each -
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...connectors (2 each) that connect each of the computer. 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 2 fan 3 LED system board connector 4 fan system board connector NOTE: This computer has two system fans. One is for the processor (the larger one on the left side) and the other is ... the Product Information Guide. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from each fan to Contents Page System Fans Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS Service Manual Removing the System Fans Replacing the System Fans Removing the System Fans CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in "Before Working...
...connectors (2 each) that connect each of the computer. 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 2 fan 3 LED system board connector 4 fan system board connector NOTE: This computer has two system fans. One is for the processor (the larger one on the left side) and the other is ... the Product Information Guide. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from each fan to Contents Page System Fans Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS Service Manual Removing the System Fans Replacing the System Fans Removing the System Fans CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in "Before Working...
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Connect the cables for each fan). 3. Replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws (two on the system board. 2. Back to the system board. 1 fan 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 3 LEDsystem board connector 4 fan system board connector Replacing the System Fans 1. Align and place each fan over its respective screw holes on each fan to Contents Page
Connect the cables for each fan). 3. Replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws (two on the system board. 2. Back to the system board. 1 fan 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 3 LEDsystem board connector 4 fan system board connector Replacing the System Fans 1. Align and place each fan over its respective screw holes on each fan to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Customizable LEDs Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS Service Manual Replacing the Customizable LEDs The system has 3 pairs (total of 6) of the computer. Replacing the Customizable LEDs The LEDs are integrated into the system fans. Top LEDs The top LEDs are integrated into the system speakers. ... set , you must replace the part that can be customized to Contents Page To replace the front LEDs, see Removing the System Fans. To replace the top LEDs, you must replace the display cover which is removed during the display panel removal process. See Removing...
Back to Contents Page Customizable LEDs Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS Service Manual Replacing the Customizable LEDs The system has 3 pairs (total of 6) of the computer. Replacing the Customizable LEDs The LEDs are integrated into the system fans. Top LEDs The top LEDs are integrated into the system speakers. ... set , you must replace the part that can be customized to Contents Page To replace the front LEDs, see Removing the System Fans. To replace the top LEDs, you must replace the display cover which is removed during the display panel removal process. See Removing...
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...Remove the microprocessor. 18. Disconnect the PC Card connector from the system board 21. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that you remove the system fans to allow easier access to the hard drive cage and remove the stiffener bracket. 1 PC Card connector 2 M2.5 x 5-mm stiffener bracket screw ... with Bluetooth™ wireless technology from the video card. 15. Disconnect the USB connector from the system board. Disconnect both fan connectors and both fan LED connectors from the system board. 22. 13. Disconnect the speaker connector and the speaker LED connector from the system board...
...Remove the microprocessor. 18. Disconnect the PC Card connector from the system board 21. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that you remove the system fans to allow easier access to the hard drive cage and remove the stiffener bracket. 1 PC Card connector 2 M2.5 x 5-mm stiffener bracket screw ... with Bluetooth™ wireless technology from the video card. 15. Disconnect the USB connector from the system board. Disconnect both fan connectors and both fan LED connectors from the system board. 22. 13. Disconnect the speaker connector and the speaker LED connector from the system board...
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...document assumes that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. 1 display assembly 12 speakers 2 center control cover 13 subwoofer 3 palm rest (with touch pad) 14 optical drive 4 mini PCI card 15 system board 5 fan 16 fan 6 video card/thermal cooling assembly ... Back to Contents Page Damage due to servicing that a part can be replaced by your computer. Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty.
...document assumes that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. 1 display assembly 12 speakers 2 center control cover 13 subwoofer 3 palm rest (with touch pad) 14 optical drive 4 mini PCI card 15 system board 5 fan 16 fan 6 video card/thermal cooling assembly ... Back to Contents Page Damage due to servicing that a part can be replaced by your computer. Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty.
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Back to Contents Page Customizable LEDs Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS Service Manual Replacing the Customizable LEDs The system has 3 pairs (total of 6) of the computer. To replace an LED set . Side LEDs The side LEDs are integrated into the system fans. To replace these LEDs, see Replacing the Speakers. To replace the front LEDs...
Back to Contents Page Customizable LEDs Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS Service Manual Replacing the Customizable LEDs The system has 3 pairs (total of 6) of the computer. To replace an LED set . Side LEDs The side LEDs are integrated into the system fans. To replace these LEDs, see Replacing the Speakers. To replace the front LEDs...