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.... 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...
.... 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...
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... Start button Windows 7: , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. 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 safety precautions, working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
... Start button Windows 7: , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. 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 safety precautions, working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
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Loosen the two captive screws that secure the bottom cover to Contents Page Bottom Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Bottom Cover Replacing the Bottom Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician ..., replace all attached devices to the computer. 4. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Tighten the two captive screws that no stray screws remain inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized...
Loosen the two captive screws that secure the bottom cover to Contents Page Bottom Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Bottom Cover Replacing the Bottom Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician ..., replace all attached devices to the computer. 4. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Tighten the two captive screws that no stray screws remain inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized...
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Remove the screw that shipped with your warranty. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card (Inspiron 400 Only) Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped ...Area Network (WLAN). Follow the procedures in the safety instructions that secures the Mini-Card to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is already installed. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer....
Remove the screw that shipped with your warranty. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card (Inspiron 400 Only) Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped ...Area Network (WLAN). Follow the procedures in the safety instructions that secures the Mini-Card to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is already installed. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer....
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... battery 2 release lever Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Back to the manufacturer's instructions. Discard used batteries according to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
... battery 2 release lever Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Back to the manufacturer's instructions. Discard used batteries according to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
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Remove the two screws that secure the graphics card to servicing that shipped with the tab in damage to Contents Page Graphics Card (Inspiron 400 Only) Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Graphics Card Replacing the Graphics Card WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board. 5. Remove the graphics...
Remove the two screws that secure the graphics card to servicing that shipped with the tab in damage to Contents Page Graphics Card (Inspiron 400 Only) Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Graphics Card Replacing the Graphics Card WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board. 5. Remove the graphics...
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.../regulatory_compliance. Remove the bottom cover (see Removing the Bottom Cover). 3. 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. Damage due to ... screws and ensure that no stray screws remain 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 graphics-card fan with your warranty...
.../regulatory_compliance. Remove the bottom cover (see Removing the Bottom Cover). 3. 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. Damage due to ... screws and ensure that no stray screws remain 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 graphics-card fan with your warranty...
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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. Be sure that ... a connector on the graphics-card heat sink with hardware removal and replacement. Replace the bottom cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Bottom Cover). CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the graphics processor, do...
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. Be sure that ... a connector on the graphics-card heat sink with hardware removal and replacement. Replace the bottom cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Bottom Cover). CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the graphics processor, do...
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... Drive 1. Remove the drive bay (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... service technician should perform repairs on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see the Dell Technology Guide). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. WARNING: If...
... Drive 1. Remove the drive bay (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... service technician should perform repairs on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see the Dell Technology Guide). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. WARNING: If...
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... due to servicing that secure the drive bay to the system board. 7. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Disconnect the hard-drive... on the hard drive. 9. Remove the top bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 ...
... due to servicing that secure the drive bay to the system board. 7. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Disconnect the hard-drive... on the hard drive. 9. Remove the top bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 ...
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Be sure that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: Do not perform the following steps unless ...: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 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...
Be sure that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: Do not perform the following steps unless ...: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 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...
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...; is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. Back to Contents Page I/O Bracket Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the I/O Bracket Replacing the I/O Bracket WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the top bracket...
...; is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. Back to Contents Page I/O Bracket Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the I/O Bracket Replacing the I/O Bracket WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the top bracket...
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.... Remove the top cover (see Replacing the Bottom Cover). 4. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Top Cover). Back to Contents Page I/O Bezel Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the I/O Bezel Replacing the I/O Bezel WARNING: Before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding...
.... Remove the top cover (see Replacing the Bottom Cover). 4. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Top Cover). Back to Contents Page I/O Bezel Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the I/O Bezel Replacing the I/O Bezel WARNING: Before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding...
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...-module connector. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Inspiron 300 Inspiron 400 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...
...-module connector. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Inspiron 300 Inspiron 400 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...
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...on your computer. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Damage due to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ... the optical drive to the drive bay. 4. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Push the optical drive to the connector...
...on your computer. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Damage due to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ... the optical drive to the drive bay. 4. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Push the optical drive to the connector...
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...: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to Contents Page Processor (Inspiron 400 Only) Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside the processor socket or allow any objects to ... 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 drive bay (see Removing the Optical Drive). 5. Press and push the release lever down and out...
...: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to Contents Page Processor (Inspiron 400 Only) Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside the processor socket or allow any objects to ... 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 drive bay (see Removing the Optical Drive). 5. Press and push the release lever down and out...
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... 4. Lift the power-button bracket along with your warranty. Connect the power-button cable to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Replace the drive... Power-Button Bracket 1. Remove the drive bay (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Power-Button Bracket Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Power-Button Bracket Replacing the Power-Button Bracket WARNING: Before working inside your...
... 4. Lift the power-button bracket along with your warranty. Connect the power-button cable to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Replace the drive... Power-Button Bracket 1. Remove the drive bay (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Power-Button Bracket Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Power-Button Bracket Replacing the Power-Button Bracket WARNING: Before working inside your...
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Back to Contents Page Chassis Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Chassis Fan 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 chassis fan... Removing the I /O bracket. 7. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. 6. Remove the I/O bezel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Back to Contents Page Chassis Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Chassis Fan 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 chassis fan... Removing the I /O bracket. 7. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. 6. Remove the I/O bezel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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...Card Fan). 13. Remove the graphics-card fan (see Removing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink). Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. b. Remove the graphics card... safety best practices information, see Removing the Top Cover). 3. Remove the top cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For Inspiron 400 Only: a. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). d.
...Card Fan). 13. Remove the graphics-card fan (see Removing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink). Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. b. Remove the graphics card... safety best practices information, see Removing the Top Cover). 3. Remove the top cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For Inspiron 400 Only: a. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). d.
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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 configuration information after you add, change, ... Screen and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field. Turn on the screen is displayed, watch for future reference. When the DELL™ logo is divided into three areas: the setup item, active help screen, and key functions. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you can...
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 configuration information after you add, change, ... Screen and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field. Turn on the screen is displayed, watch for future reference. When the DELL™ logo is divided into three areas: the setup item, active help screen, and key functions. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you can...