Inspiron Zino Service Manual
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... whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Top Cover Bottom Cover Top Bracket I/O Bezel Optical Drive Drive Bay Power-Button Bracket Coin-Cell Battery Hard Drive Wireless Mini-Card (Inspiron 400 Only) Memory Module(s) Processor Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Processor (Inspiron 400 Only) Chassis Fan I/O Bracket Graphics-Card Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Graphics Card (Inspiron 400 Only) Graphics-Card Fan (Inspiron 400 Only) System Board System Setup Utility Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE...
... whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Top Cover Bottom Cover Top Bracket I/O Bezel Optical Drive Drive Bay Power-Button Bracket Coin-Cell Battery Hard Drive Wireless Mini-Card (Inspiron 400 Only) Memory Module(s) Processor Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Processor (Inspiron 400 Only) Chassis Fan I/O Bracket Graphics-Card Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Graphics Card (Inspiron 400 Only) Graphics-Card Fan (Inspiron 400 Only) System Board System Setup Utility Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE...
Inspiron Zino Service Manual
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... operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. 1. Windows Vista®: Click the Start button Windows 7: , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. Safety Instructions Use the following tools: l Small Phillips screwdriver l Hex nut driver l Flash BIOS executable update program at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com Turning...
... operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. 1. Windows Vista®: Click the Start button Windows 7: , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. Safety Instructions Use the following tools: l Small Phillips screwdriver l Hex nut driver l Flash BIOS executable update program at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com Turning...
Inspiron Zino Service Manual
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...see Removing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink). 4. CAUTION: Before turning on your warranty. Replace the two screws that secure the graphics-card fan to the system board. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the graphics-card fan to the system board. 5. Back to Contents Page Graphics-Card Fan (Inspiron 400 Only) Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Graphics-Card Fan Replacing the Graphics-Card Fan WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Lift the graphics-card fan out of the computer. 1 screws (2) 2 graphics-card fan Replacing the Graphics-Card Fan 1.
...see Removing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink). 4. CAUTION: Before turning on your warranty. Replace the two screws that secure the graphics-card fan to the system board. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the graphics-card fan to the system board. 5. Back to Contents Page Graphics-Card Fan (Inspiron 400 Only) Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Graphics-Card Fan Replacing the Graphics-Card Fan WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Lift the graphics-card fan out of the computer. 1 screws (2) 2 graphics-card fan Replacing the Graphics-Card Fan 1.
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Back to Contents Page Graphics-Card Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink Replacing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Damage due to the computer. 4. For technical service information, see Removing the Bottom Cover). Remove the bottom cover (see the Setup Guide. The oils in Before You Begin. 2. In sequential order (indicated on the graphics-card heat sink), loosen the...
Back to Contents Page Graphics-Card Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink Replacing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Damage due to the computer. 4. For technical service information, see Removing the Bottom Cover). Remove the bottom cover (see the Setup Guide. The oils in Before You Begin. 2. In sequential order (indicated on the graphics-card heat sink), loosen the...
Inspiron Zino Service Manual
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... computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Connect the hard-drive cable to access the hard-drive cable. 8. Remove the two screws that shipped with your computer. Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the computer. 1 screws (2) 3 tabs (4) 2 drive bay 4 hard-drive cable connector Replacing the Drive Bay 1. Back to Contents Page Drive Bay Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Drive Bay Replacing the Drive Bay WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
... computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Connect the hard-drive cable to access the hard-drive cable. 8. Remove the two screws that shipped with your computer. Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the computer. 1 screws (2) 3 tabs (4) 2 drive bay 4 hard-drive cable connector Replacing the Drive Bay 1. Back to Contents Page Drive Bay Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Drive Bay Replacing the Drive Bay WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
Inspiron Zino Service Manual
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... top, with your computer). Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the processor heat sink to cool before you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Follow the procedures in descending order that shipped...
... top, with your computer). Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the processor heat sink to cool before you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Follow the procedures in descending order that shipped...
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... attached devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on to the memory module connector, do so may not boot. 1 cutouts (2) 2 securing clips (2) (snapped in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the drive bay (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 7. Replace the top bracket (see Replacing the Drive Bay). 5. Connect your computer. 10. Log on . Windows Vista®: Click the Start button Windows 7: ® Control Panel® System and Maintenance. Replace the top cover (see Replacing...
... attached devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on to the memory module connector, do so may not boot. 1 cutouts (2) 2 securing clips (2) (snapped in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the drive bay (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 7. Replace the top bracket (see Replacing the Drive Bay). 5. Connect your computer. 10. Log on . Windows Vista®: Click the Start button Windows 7: ® Control Panel® System and Maintenance. Replace the top cover (see Replacing...
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... 2 memory-module connector 4 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you do so may not boot. 4. Failure to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of memory (RAM) listed. 3. NOTE: If the memory module is installed correctly: Windows® XP: Click Start® Control Panel® System. Back to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the computer, replace all attached devices to Contents Page Use...
... 2 memory-module connector 4 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you do so may not boot. 4. Failure to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of memory (RAM) listed. 3. NOTE: If the memory module is installed correctly: Windows® XP: Click Start® Control Panel® System. Back to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the computer, replace all attached devices to Contents Page Use...
Inspiron Zino Service Manual
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...; Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup utility to: l Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer l Set or change a user-selectable option such as listed. and down the system setup screen information for your computer work incorrectly. Key Functions - System Info System BIOS Version Service Tag Asset Tag Processor Type Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Displays the system name Displays the BIOS version number Displays the...
...; Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup utility to: l Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer l Set or change a user-selectable option such as listed. and down the system setup screen information for your computer work incorrectly. Key Functions - System Info System BIOS Version Service Tag Asset Tag Processor Type Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Displays the system name Displays the BIOS version number Displays the...
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... default) l SATA Mode-ATA or AHCI (AHCI by default) l Onboard Audio Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) l Onboard LAN Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) l Onboard LAN Boot ROM-Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by default) l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) l USB Operation Mode (Appears when "USB Controller" is enabled)-FullSpeed or HiSpeed (HiSpeed by default) On or Off (On by default) Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Power Management ACPI Suspend Type AC Recovery Low Power Mode (applicable for Inspiron 400 computer only) Remote Wake...
... default) l SATA Mode-ATA or AHCI (AHCI by default) l Onboard Audio Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) l Onboard LAN Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) l Onboard LAN Boot ROM-Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by default) l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) l USB Operation Mode (Appears when "USB Controller" is enabled)-FullSpeed or HiSpeed (HiSpeed by default) On or Off (On by default) Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Power Management ACPI Suspend Type AC Recovery Low Power Mode (applicable for Inspiron 400 computer only) Remote Wake...
Inspiron Zino Service Manual
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... no operating system is bootable, check the device documentation. Network; Disabled (USB by default) Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Hard Disk; Removable; Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. To ensure your device is restored. 1. On completion of the screen, press . Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. USB; The computer attempts to boot from . Boot Options l Hard Drive - The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to run the Dell Diagnostics...
... no operating system is bootable, check the device documentation. Network; Disabled (USB by default) Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Hard Disk; Removable; Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. To ensure your device is restored. 1. On completion of the screen, press . Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. USB; The computer attempts to boot from . Boot Options l Hard Drive - The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to run the Dell Diagnostics...
Inspiron Zino Setup Guide
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... 6 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Power Cable 9 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 10 Press the Power Button 12 Set Up the Operating System 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Software Features 25 Dell Dock 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring...
... 6 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Power Cable 9 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 10 Press the Power Button 12 Set Up the Operating System 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Software Features 25 Dell Dock 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring...
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... integrity light. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop A network connection is not required to complete your computer. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector). NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable to connect to the network port or the broadband device. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack...
... integrity light. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop A network connection is not required to complete your computer. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector). NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable to connect to the network port or the broadband device. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack...
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... the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 62. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals) to ensure that you are not using to ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Solving Problems If you experience other memory problems...
... the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 62. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals) to ensure that you are not using to ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Solving Problems If you experience other memory problems...
Inspiron Zino Setup Guide
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... USB device. Use an external power source to function properly. No bootable partition on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure. Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. No timer tick interrupt - See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you back up your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed...
... USB device. Use an external power source to function properly. No bootable partition on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure. Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. No timer tick interrupt - See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you back up your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed...
Inspiron Zino Setup Guide
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... next start-up, the computer boots according to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Press any open programs. Restoring Your Operating System 2. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. To reinstall Windows, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to...
... next start-up, the computer boots according to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Press any open programs. Restoring Your Operating System 2. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. To reinstall Windows, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to...
Inspiron Zino Setup Guide
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... the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace...
... the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace...
Inspiron Zino Setup Guide
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. 62 INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. 62 INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
Inspiron Zino Ubuntu Quick Reference Guide
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Use an external optical drive or any key to Boot from CD-ROM. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The following steps will be based on your computer. Connect an external USB optical drive into an available USB connector on devices specified in the external USB optical drive. 4. Insert the Ubuntu DVD in the System Setup program. 6. The next time your operating system. To reinstall the operating system: 1. CAUTION: Using the Ubuntu DVD deletes all...
Use an external optical drive or any key to Boot from CD-ROM. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The following steps will be based on your computer. Connect an external USB optical drive into an available USB connector on devices specified in the external USB optical drive. 4. Insert the Ubuntu DVD in the System Setup program. 6. The next time your operating system. To reinstall the operating system: 1. CAUTION: Using the Ubuntu DVD deletes all...
Inspiron Zino Comprehensive Specifications
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... need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive or Bluray Disc™ combo Communication - is a trademark of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and Inspiron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to view information about your computer, click Start ® Help and Support and select the option...
... need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive or Bluray Disc™ combo Communication - is a trademark of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and Inspiron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to view information about your computer, click Start ® Help and Support and select the option...