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...installing the components in this document may require the following tools: l Small Phillips screwdriver l Hex nut driver l Flash BIOS executable update program at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Recommended Tools The procedures in your computer. Windows Vista®: Click the Start button Windows...You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This manual provides procedures for complete information about...
...installing the components in this document may require the following tools: l Small Phillips screwdriver l Hex nut driver l Flash BIOS executable update program at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Recommended Tools The procedures in your computer. Windows Vista®: Click the Start button Windows...You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This manual provides procedures for complete information about...
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...Removing the Top Bracket). 4. Remove the four screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is On or in Before You Begin. 2. WARNING: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see Turning Off Your Computer) before...(see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see Removing the Top Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
...Removing the Top Bracket). 4. Remove the four screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is On or in Before You Begin. 2. WARNING: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see Turning Off Your Computer) before...(see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see Removing the Top Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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Follow the procedures in damage to the computer. 9. Replace the optical drive (see the Dell Technology Guide. Failure to electrical outlets, and turn them on the hard drive. 4. Back to the drive bay. 5. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, ...Top Bracket). 8. Replace the top bracket (see Replacing the Drive Bay). 6. Replace the four screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Replace the top cover (see Replacing the...
Follow the procedures in damage to the computer. 9. Replace the optical drive (see the Dell Technology Guide. Failure to electrical outlets, and turn them on the hard drive. 4. Back to the drive bay. 5. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, ...Top Bracket). 8. Replace the top bracket (see Replacing the Drive Bay). 6. Replace the four screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Replace the top cover (see Replacing the...
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... safety best practices information, see Removing the Top Bracket). 4. Remove the top bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the chassis fan (see Removing the Top Cover). 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs... driver, remove the two screws that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the top cover (see Removing the Chassis Fan). 6. Back to Contents Page I/O Bracket Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400...
... safety best practices information, see Removing the Top Bracket). 4. Remove the top bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the chassis fan (see Removing the Top Cover). 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs... driver, remove the two screws that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the top cover (see Removing the Chassis Fan). 6. Back to Contents Page I/O Bracket Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400...
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... the I/O Bezel). 7. Connect your computer and all screws and ensure that secure the VGA connector to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Using a hex nut driver, replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all attached devices to the I /O bezel...
... the I/O Bezel). 7. Connect your computer and all screws and ensure that secure the VGA connector to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Using a hex nut driver, replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all attached devices to the I /O bezel...
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... booting to boot from the CD/DVD drive. Then shut down your device is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: To boot to run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your device is restored. 1. Network; Removable; USB; CD/DVD; Disabled (Removable by default) Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices... detects the device and adds the USB flash option to change the current boot sequence, for devices. To ensure that your computer. 3. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media. To ensure your computer and try again.
... booting to boot from the CD/DVD drive. Then shut down your device is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: To boot to run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your device is restored. 1. Network; Removable; USB; CD/DVD; Disabled (Removable by default) Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices... detects the device and adds the USB flash option to change the current boot sequence, for devices. To ensure that your computer. 3. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media. To ensure your computer and try again.
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Inspiron 400 10. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 13. CAUTION: Before turning on your desktop. Failure to do not have your computer is located at support.dell.com. 3. Go to step 5. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for ... computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Click BIOS. 6. Connect your desktop. Turn on . Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model. 4. Click Download Now to your computer and devices to the computer. 14. Flashing the BIOS 1. Select the ...
Inspiron 400 10. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 13. CAUTION: Before turning on your desktop. Failure to do not have your computer is located at support.dell.com. 3. Go to step 5. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for ... computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Click BIOS. 6. Connect your desktop. Turn on . Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model. 4. Click Download Now to your computer and devices to the computer. 14. Flashing the BIOS 1. Select the ...
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Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Ubuntu® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you will take some time to reinstall the operating ...preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. Set Up Ubuntu To set up an Internet connection. See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer for the first time, follow...
Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Ubuntu® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you will take some time to reinstall the operating ...preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. Set Up Ubuntu To set up an Internet connection. See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer for the first time, follow...
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... necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 37 Click Start . 2. If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. In the search box, type Use an older program with the...
... necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 37 Click Start . 2. If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. In the search box, type Use an older program with the...
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...Help and Support. 2. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your computer. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. It is recommended that you... information, and ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41 See the System Setup section in the system setup program and is active. Hardware Troubleshooter If...
...Help and Support. 2. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your computer. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. It is recommended that you... information, and ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41 See the System Setup section in the system setup program and is active. Hardware Troubleshooter If...
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... a. The PSA starts running tests. Turn on your hard drive. then, shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59). 1. NOTE: If you will take about 30 minutes or more. b. If the PSA completes successfully, you see... , run the remaining memory tests? Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: If your computer and try again...
... a. The PSA starts running tests. Turn on your hard drive. then, shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59). 1. NOTE: If you will take about 30 minutes or more. b. If the PSA completes successfully, you see... , run the remaining memory tests? Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: If your computer and try again...
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d. Select the test you see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive and to go to run. 5. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer when you are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option ...window. 7. Write down and restart the computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to the...
d. Select the test you see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive and to go to run. 5. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer when you are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option ...window. 7. Write down and restart the computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to the...
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...screen. If multiple versions are complete, close the test screen to return to run. 8. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Select the test you identify your computer. 7. The ...next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59). Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. To exit ...
...screen. If multiple versions are complete, close the test screen to return to run. 8. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Select the test you identify your computer. 7. The ...next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59). Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. To exit ...
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Turn on . When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your computer and try again. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you...
Turn on . When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your computer and try again. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you...
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...2. See "System Restore" on your operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive....click Computer. 3. Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 4. Windows Vista or Windows 7 1. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. 50
...2. See "System Restore" on your operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive....click Computer. 3. Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 4. Windows Vista or Windows 7 1. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. 50
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... you ordered your computer and try again. Press any key to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to complete the installation. 51 Depending on the screen to load any open files and exit any required...Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. then, shut down your computer, or whether you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Restart the computer. 5. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and...
... you ordered your computer and try again. Press any key to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to complete the installation. 51 Depending on the screen to load any open files and exit any required...Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. then, shut down your computer, or whether you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Restart the computer. 5. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and...
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Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on 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...
Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on 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...
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the base of your Service Tag/Express Service Code - You must use the Service Tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to common questions...
the base of your Service Tag/Express Service Code - You must use the Service Tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to common questions...
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For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. 62 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 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. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. 62 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 Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region.
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Index drivers and downloads 61 DVDs, playing and creating 25 E eject button 19 email addresses for technical support 54 energy conserving 27 Express Service Code 52 F front-side connectors 5, 18 FTP login, anonymous 54 H hard drive type 65 hard drive activity light 23 74 hardware problems diagnosing 41 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 35 N network connection fixing 32 network connector location 23
Index drivers and downloads 61 DVDs, playing and creating 25 E eject button 19 email addresses for technical support 54 energy conserving 27 Express Service Code 52 F front-side connectors 5, 18 FTP login, anonymous 54 H hard drive type 65 hard drive activity light 23 74 hardware problems diagnosing 41 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 35 N network connection fixing 32 network connector location 23