Comprehensive Specifications
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... whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. and other than its own. Regulatory Model D02U series Regulatory Type D02U001/D02U002 September 2009 Rev. Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive or Bluray Disc™ combo Communication - (optional) Mini PCIe WLAN card (802.11 b/g or 802.11...
... whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. and other than its own. Regulatory Model D02U series Regulatory Type D02U001/D02U002 September 2009 Rev. Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive or Bluray Disc™ combo Communication - (optional) Mini PCIe WLAN card (802.11 b/g or 802.11...
Service Manual
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... series Regulatory Type D02U001 and D02U002 September 2009 Rev. All rights reserved. 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...
... series Regulatory Type D02U001 and D02U002 September 2009 Rev. All rights reserved. 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...
Service Manual
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... system board. 3. Lift the graphics-card fan out of the computer. 1 screws (2) 2 graphics-card fan Replacing the Graphics-Card Fan 1. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. 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. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on . CAUTION: Before turning on...
... system board. 3. Lift the graphics-card fan out of the computer. 1 screws (2) 2 graphics-card fan Replacing the Graphics-Card Fan 1. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. 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. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on . CAUTION: Before turning on...
Service Manual
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... system board. Back to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Remove the bottom cover (see Replacing the Bottom Cover). The oils in ascending order. 3. CAUTION: Before turning on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer, replace all attached devices 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...
... system board. Back to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Remove the bottom cover (see Replacing the Bottom Cover). The oils in ascending order. 3. CAUTION: Before turning on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer, replace all attached devices 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...
Service Manual
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.... 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 shipped with your system board. Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the processor heat sink), loosen...
.... 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 shipped with your system board. Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the processor heat sink), loosen...
Service Manual
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... boot. 1 cutouts (2) 2 securing clips (2) (snapped in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 6. Connect your computer. 10. Check the amount of the memory module. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Top Cover). Windows Vista®: Click the Start button Windows 7: ® Control Panel® System and Maintenance. Failure to spread the memory module securing clips. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all attached devices to electrical outlets, and then turn...
... boot. 1 cutouts (2) 2 securing clips (2) (snapped in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 6. Connect your computer. 10. Check the amount of the memory module. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Top Cover). Windows Vista®: Click the Start button Windows 7: ® Control Panel® System and Maintenance. Failure to spread the memory module securing clips. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all attached devices to electrical outlets, and then turn...
Service Manual
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... remain inside the computer. Replace the bottom cover (see Replacing the Bottom Cover). Log on the computer, replace all attached devices to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM 1" before you do so may not boot. 4. Failure to Contents Page Check the amount of the memory-module connector until it . Windows Vista®: Click the Start button Windows 7: ® Control Panel® System and Maintenance. Click the Start button ® Control Panel...
... remain inside the computer. Replace the bottom cover (see Replacing the Bottom Cover). Log on the computer, replace all attached devices to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM 1" before you do so may not boot. 4. Failure to Contents Page Check the amount of the memory-module connector until it . Windows Vista®: Click the Start button Windows 7: ® Control Panel® System and Maintenance. Click the Start button ® Control Panel...
Service Manual
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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, or remove any hardware in your computer l Set or change a user-selectable option such as listed. Turn on the left side of the system setup window. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you are changeable. Setup Item - This field appears...
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, or remove any hardware in your computer l Set or change a user-selectable option such as listed. Turn on the left side of the system setup window. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you are changeable. Setup Item - This field appears...
Service Manual
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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...
Service Manual
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...The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to a USB device, the device must be bootable. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media. User Password Boot Sequence 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device 5th Boot Device Hard Disk Drives USB Drives CD/DVD Drives Removable Drives Network Drives Exit Exit Options Status of user password installed Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Hard Disk; USB; CD/DVD; Removable; Network; CD/DVD; CD/DVD; If no CD/DVD is in the lower-right corner of the screen, press . Insert the memory device...
...The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to a USB device, the device must be bootable. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media. User Password Boot Sequence 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device 5th Boot Device Hard Disk Drives USB Drives CD/DVD Drives Removable Drives Network Drives Exit Exit Options Status of user password installed Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Hard Disk; USB; CD/DVD; Removable; Network; CD/DVD; CD/DVD; If no CD/DVD is in the lower-right corner of the screen, press . Insert the memory device...
Service Manual
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Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Drive Bay). 11. CAUTION: Before turning on the screen. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at support.dell.com. 3. Enter your computer's Service Tag: a. Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Line list. A list of the menu. Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model. 4. If you have your computer's Service Tag in the Enter a service tag: field, click...
Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Drive Bay). 11. CAUTION: Before turning on the screen. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at support.dell.com. 3. Enter your computer's Service Tag: a. Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Line list. A list of the menu. Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model. 4. If you have your computer's Service Tag in the Enter a service tag: field, click...
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...
SETUP GUIDE
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... to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to the network port or the broadband device. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. To connect your computer. NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable to connect to the network connector (RJ45 connector). A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop A network connection is...
... to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to the network port or the broadband device. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. To connect your computer. NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable to connect to the network connector (RJ45 connector). A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop A network connection is...
SETUP GUIDE
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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 your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. 35 Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save and close any open files...
... 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 your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. 35 Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save and close any open files...
SETUP GUIDE
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...boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct. No timer tick interrupt - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. No boot device available - USB over current error - Using Support Tools Keyboard failure - No bootable partition on page 59) for loose connection. Disconnect the USB device. NOTICE - Use an external power...
...boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct. No timer tick interrupt - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. No boot device available - USB over current error - Using Support Tools Keyboard failure - No bootable partition on page 59) for loose connection. Disconnect the USB device. NOTICE - Use an external power...
SETUP GUIDE
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.... 5. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to complete the installation. 51 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Follow the instructions on the region from CD-ROM. To reinstall Windows, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Depending on the screen to load any required drivers. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and...
.... 5. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to complete the installation. 51 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Follow the instructions on the region from CD-ROM. To reinstall Windows, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Depending on the screen to load any required drivers. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and...
SETUP GUIDE
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... Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. 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...
... Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. 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...
SETUP GUIDE
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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.
Ubuntu Quick Reference Guide
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... location. for managing computer tasks such as USB hard drives or keys to the selected location. Digital Cameras 1. Click Copy. for setting or changing the keyboard shortcuts, power management options, switching desktop mode, and so on the camera and place it in review or file transfer mode. 3. The files are transferred to open your digital camera to transfer the files. 3. Click Copy. Turn on . • Administration - Connect storage devices such as printing, setting...
... location. for managing computer tasks such as USB hard drives or keys to the selected location. Digital Cameras 1. Click Copy. for setting or changing the keyboard shortcuts, power management options, switching desktop mode, and so on the camera and place it in review or file transfer mode. 3. The files are transferred to open your digital camera to transfer the files. 3. Click Copy. Turn on . • Administration - Connect storage devices such as printing, setting...
Ubuntu Quick Reference Guide
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... Your Operating System CAUTION: Using the Ubuntu DVD deletes all data on the hard drive. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen to Boot from CD-ROM. Use the Ubuntu DVD that involve media. CAUTION: Using the Ubuntu DVD deletes all data on devices specified in the external USB optical drive. 4. Turn off the computer. 2. Insert the Ubuntu DVD in the System Setup program. 6. When the boot device list appears...
... Your Operating System CAUTION: Using the Ubuntu DVD deletes all data on the hard drive. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen to Boot from CD-ROM. Use the Ubuntu DVD that involve media. CAUTION: Using the Ubuntu DVD deletes all data on devices specified in the external USB optical drive. 4. Turn off the computer. 2. Insert the Ubuntu DVD in the System Setup program. 6. When the boot device list appears...