Comprehensive Specifications
Page 2
...and 4 GB Memory configurations possible 1 GB 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB Back to Top Computer Information Computer Model Inspiron 300 System chipset Intel 945GC Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width 64 bits Processor address 32 bits bus width Flash EEPROM 8 MB Memory...Memory Computer Model Inspiron 300 Inspiron 400 Connectors one two Minimum 1 GB 1 GB Maximum 1 GB 8 GB Memory type 533 MHz DDR2 UDIMM; non-ECC memory only 800 MHz DDR2 SODIMM; Internally accessible one 3.5-inch bay for SATA hard drive one 3.5-inch bay for SATA hard drive Back to Top
...and 4 GB Memory configurations possible 1 GB 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB Back to Top Computer Information Computer Model Inspiron 300 System chipset Intel 945GC Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width 64 bits Processor address 32 bits bus width Flash EEPROM 8 MB Memory...Memory Computer Model Inspiron 300 Inspiron 400 Connectors one two Minimum 1 GB 1 GB Maximum 1 GB 8 GB Memory type 533 MHz DDR2 UDIMM; non-ECC memory only 800 MHz DDR2 SODIMM; Internally accessible one 3.5-inch bay for SATA hard drive one 3.5-inch bay for SATA hard drive Back to Top
Comprehensive Specifications
Page 6
... simulates user environment): Operating 5 to 350 Hz at 0.0002 G2/Hz Storage 5 to 500 Hz at 0.001 to 0.01 G2/Hz Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in headparked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 20 in/sec [51 cm/sec]) Storage...
... simulates user environment): Operating 5 to 350 Hz at 0.0002 G2/Hz Storage 5 to 500 Hz at 0.001 to 0.01 G2/Hz Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in headparked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 20 in/sec [51 cm/sec]) Storage...
Service Manual
Page 1
... property damage, personal injury, or death. 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...
... property damage, personal injury, or death. 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...
Service Manual
Page 16
... housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off the hard drive. 1 hard drive 3 drive bay 2 screws (4) 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 secure the hard drive to the drive bay. 7. Remove the optical drive (see the Dell Technology Guide).
... housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off the hard drive. 1 hard drive 3 drive bay 2 screws (4) 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 secure the hard drive to the drive bay. 7. Remove the optical drive (see the Dell Technology Guide).
Service Manual
Page 17
... all attached devices to Contents Page For more information, see Replacing the Drive Bay). 6. Replace the drive bay (see the Dell Technology Guide. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 8. Connect your computer and all screws and ensure that secure the hard drive to the computer. 9. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in Before You...
... all attached devices to Contents Page For more information, see Replacing the Drive Bay). 6. Replace the drive bay (see the Dell Technology Guide. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 8. Connect your computer and all screws and ensure that secure the hard drive to the computer. 9. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in Before You...
Service Manual
Page 18
... or by your warranty. Connect the hard-drive cable to the connector on the hard drive. 9. Remove the top bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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...
... or by your warranty. Connect the hard-drive cable to the connector on the hard drive. 9. Remove the top bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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...
Service Manual
Page 41
Back to Contents Page System Setup Utility Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords ... computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. This field appears on the left side of hard drive installed CAUTION: Unless you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to make that ...view information about that you can make changes to highlight an option. Entering System Setup Utility 1. When the DELL™ logo is recommended that option and available settings. Setup Item - The field is divided into three ...
Back to Contents Page System Setup Utility Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords ... computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. This field appears on the left side of hard drive installed CAUTION: Unless you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to make that ...view information about that you can make changes to highlight an option. Entering System Setup Utility 1. When the DELL™ logo is recommended that option and available settings. Setup Item - The field is divided into three ...
Service Manual
Page 43
... must be bootable. l CD/DVD Drive - The computer attempts to the boot menu. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 4. CD/DVD; Network; Network; CD/DVD; CD/DVD; Network; The computer attempts to run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities media...of user password installed Specifies the boot sequence from . If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Removable; Removable; Boot Options l Hard Drive - If no operating system, the computer generates an error message. On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you want to wait...
... must be bootable. l CD/DVD Drive - The computer attempts to the boot menu. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 4. CD/DVD; Network; Network; CD/DVD; CD/DVD; Network; The computer attempts to run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities media...of user password installed Specifies the boot sequence from . If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Removable; Removable; Boot Options l Hard Drive - If no operating system, the computer generates an error message. On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you want to wait...
SETUP GUIDE
Page 25
...computer. 4 VGA connector - Connects video devices such as a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector and light - A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on your computer to a network or broadband device. 6 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to a microphone for... voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program. 23 Connects to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 AC adapter connector - Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to headphones and speakers with the security cable slot on ...
...computer. 4 VGA connector - Connects video devices such as a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector and light - A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on your computer to a network or broadband device. 6 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to a microphone for... voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program. 23 Connects to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 AC adapter connector - Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to headphones and speakers with the security cable slot on ...
SETUP GUIDE
Page 27
... 25 Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at support.dell.com/manuals. You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. 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 hard drive or on your computer....
... 25 Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at support.dell.com/manuals. You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. 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 hard drive or on your computer....
SETUP GUIDE
Page 39
... for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive or CDs.
... for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive or CDs.
SETUP GUIDE
Page 42
... that you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. No boot device available - No bootable partition on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure. Your...
... that you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. No boot device available - No bootable partition on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure. Your...
SETUP GUIDE
Page 43
... and ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page xx and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. To start the search. 3. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not ...Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to review your computer, perform the...
... and ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page xx and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. To start the search. 3. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not ...Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to review your computer, perform the...
SETUP GUIDE
Page 44
..., press immediately. then, shut down your hard drive. If Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA) is invoked: a. The PSA starts running tests. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: If you see a message stating that is known to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press ....too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to continue? (Recommended)." 42 Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again.
..., press immediately. then, shut down your hard drive. If Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA) is invoked: a. The PSA starts running tests. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: If you see a message stating that is known to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press ....too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to continue? (Recommended)." 42 Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again.
SETUP GUIDE
Page 45
... to the Choose An Option window. Select the test you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. 43 The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 6. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. Shut down your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. 7. d. NOTE: The Service...
... to the Choose An Option window. Select the test you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. 43 The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 6. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. Shut down your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. 7. d. NOTE: The Service...
SETUP GUIDE
Page 47
...INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your operating system problem. 45 Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive... to the operating state it to restore your operating system. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you purchased...
...INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your operating system problem. 45 Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive... to the operating state it to restore your operating system. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you purchased...
SETUP GUIDE
Page 50
...This option restores your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. If possible, back up all data on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating ... 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 hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options Window. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you see the ...
...This option restores your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. If possible, back up all data on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating ... 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 hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options Window. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you see the ...
SETUP GUIDE
Page 51
... need to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Finish to restart your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Click Next. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click...
... need to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Finish to restart your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Click Next. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click...
SETUP GUIDE
Page 52
... Microsoft® Windows® operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. 50 Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 4. Windows Vista or Windows 7 1. To roll back the device driver..., and click Properties. 5. Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive.
... Microsoft® Windows® operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. 50 Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 4. Windows Vista or Windows 7 1. To roll back the device driver..., and click Properties. 5. Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive.
SETUP GUIDE
Page 58
... "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 58), indicating the tests that you assume the risk of loss during shipment to back up any data on the hard drive and on page 41). 4. You are missing any and all items being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on) if the... return is not responsible for any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the outside of your return. 1. Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary ...
... "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 58), indicating the tests that you assume the risk of loss during shipment to back up any data on the hard drive and on page 41). 4. You are missing any and all items being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on) if the... return is not responsible for any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the outside of your return. 1. Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary ...