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...; 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...
...; 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...
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...). 6. NOTE: If you are extremely fragile. Remove the top bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 shipped with your computer. For additional safety...
...). 6. NOTE: If you are extremely fragile. Remove the top bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 shipped with your computer. For additional safety...
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... Replacing the Top Cover). Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 7. For more information, see Replacing the Drive Bay). 6. Replace the drive bay (see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Replace the four screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do...
... Replacing the Top Cover). Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 7. For more information, see Replacing the Drive Bay). 6. Replace the drive bay (see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Replace the four screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do...
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... secure the drive bay 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 information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the hard drive. 9. Follow...
... secure the drive bay 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 information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the hard drive. 9. Follow...
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...section may appear, or may not appear exactly as the user password l Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed CAUTION: Unless you must watch for it is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of the computer when the ...the service tag is present Displays the asset tag of your computer. 2. Setup Item - Back to Contents Page System Setup Utility Dell™ 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 ...
...section may appear, or may not appear exactly as the user password l Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed CAUTION: Unless you must watch for it is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of the computer when the ...the service tag is present Displays the asset tag of your computer. 2. Setup Item - Back to Contents Page System Setup Utility Dell™ 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 ...
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...press . USB; CD/DVD; Network; USB; Disabled (CD/DVD by default) Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Hard Disk; USB; CD/DVD; Boot Options l Hard Drive - When F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press . If you to a USB memory...NOTE: To boot to run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities media. Disabled (Removable by default) Specifies the boot device priority sequence from the available hard disk drives Specifies the boot device priority sequence from the available USB drives Specifies the boot device priority sequence ...
...press . USB; CD/DVD; Network; USB; Disabled (CD/DVD by default) Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Hard Disk; USB; CD/DVD; Boot Options l Hard Drive - When F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press . If you to a USB memory...NOTE: To boot to run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities media. Disabled (Removable by default) Specifies the boot device priority sequence from the available hard disk drives Specifies the boot device priority sequence from the available USB drives Specifies the boot device priority sequence ...
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...to a network or broadband device. 6 Security cable slot - Opens the cover of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking. 3 Top cover release button - Connects video devices such as a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector and...Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 AC adapter connector - CAUTION: To avoid loss of the computer. 4 VGA connector - Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to headphones and speakers with the security cable slot on when the computer reads or writes data. A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity....
...to a network or broadband device. 6 Security cable slot - Opens the cover of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking. 3 Top cover release button - Connects video devices such as a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector and...Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 AC adapter connector - CAUTION: To avoid loss of the computer. 4 VGA connector - Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to headphones and speakers with the security cable slot on when the computer reads or writes data. A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity....
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... from portable devices, such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices. 25 Using Your Inspiron Desktop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your own CDs, listen to music and radio stations. After... connecting to the Internet, you to organize and create music and video files that can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your hard drive or on portable...
... from portable devices, such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices. 25 Using Your Inspiron Desktop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your own CDs, listen to music and radio stations. After... connecting to the Internet, you to organize and create music and video files that can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your hard drive or on portable...
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... the Program Compatibility wizard. Follow the instructions on the screen. Follow the instructions on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive or CDs. Windows Vista® 1. If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation...
... the Program Compatibility wizard. Follow the instructions on the screen. Follow the instructions on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive or CDs. Windows Vista® 1. If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation...
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...motherboard failure. USB over current error - Disconnect the USB device. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is correct. Replace keyboard or check the cable for assistance. 40 No ...connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - A chip on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59) for loose connection. NOTICE - Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. ...
...motherboard failure. USB over current error - Disconnect the USB device. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is correct. Replace keyboard or check the cable for assistance. 40 No ...connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - A chip on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59) for loose connection. NOTICE - Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. ...
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...follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Type hardware troubleshooter in the Service Manual to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. It is recommended that you print these procedures before you want to review your computer, perform the checks... Setup section in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41
...follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Type hardware troubleshooter in the Service Manual to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. It is recommended that you print these procedures before you want to review your computer, perform the checks... Setup section in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41
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... stating that is known to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . If the PSA completes successfully, you want to be working properly. 2. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic ...utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer and try again. Ensure...
... stating that is known to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . If the PSA completes successfully, you want to be working properly. 2. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic ...utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer and try again. Ensure...
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.... NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. 43 Shut down your hard drive and to go to wait until you contact Dell. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the computer.... d. Using Support Tools c. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition...
.... NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. 43 Shut down your hard drive and to go to wait until you contact Dell. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the computer.... d. Using Support Tools c. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition...
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Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you purchased ...restore your operating system in when you received the computer. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to restore...
Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you purchased ...restore your operating system in when you received the computer. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to restore...
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...mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. NOTE...your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options Window. If possible, ...
...mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. NOTE...your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options Window. If possible, ...
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.... NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. 4. Click the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete... Restore, click Cancel. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.
.... NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. 4. Click the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete... Restore, click Cancel. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.
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Click Start. 2. Right-click My Computer. 3. Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 4. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. 50 To roll back the device driver: Windows XP 1. Windows Vista or Windows 7 ...Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. See "System Restore" on your operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver ...
Click Start. 2. Right-click My Computer. 3. Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 4. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. 50 To roll back the device driver: Windows XP 1. Windows Vista or Windows 7 ...Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. See "System Restore" on your operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver ...
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...for paying shipping expenses. lost removable media that you have run and any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during shipment to Dell. NOTE: You are not accepted. Include any of the box. NOTE: Returns that belong with your confidential, proprietary or personal information; Include ... the item(s) being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, make sure to back up any data on the hard drive and on any and all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as CDs and ...
...for paying shipping expenses. lost removable media that you have run and any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during shipment to Dell. NOTE: You are not accepted. Include any of the box. NOTE: Returns that belong with your confidential, proprietary or personal information; Include ... the item(s) being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, make sure to back up any data on the hard drive and on any and all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as CDs and ...
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...replacing parts of 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 ... 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 a worn or defective part 60 See: the Operating System disc the base of your computer may void your computer. the...
...replacing parts of 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 ... 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 a worn or defective part 60 See: the Operating System disc the base of your computer may void your computer. the...
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... Audio one headphone connector Memory card reader one 4-in-1 memory card reader Inspiron 400 one 5.25-inch bay for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive, Blu-ray Disc™ combo, or Blu-ray Disc RW optical drive one 3.5-inch bay for SATA hard drive two USB 2.0-compliant connectors one headphone connector one 4-in-1 memory card reader...
... Audio one headphone connector Memory card reader one 4-in-1 memory card reader Inspiron 400 one 5.25-inch bay for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive, Blu-ray Disc™ combo, or Blu-ray Disc RW optical drive one 3.5-inch bay for SATA hard drive two USB 2.0-compliant connectors one headphone connector one 4-in-1 memory card reader...