Comprehensive Specifications
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... Disc Association. index.htm: Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer, click Start ® Help and Support and select the option to Top Drives and Devices Computer Model Inspiron 300 Inspiron 400 Externally accessible one 12.7-mm tray load for SATA DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive one 12.7-mm tray load for SATA DVD...
... Disc Association. index.htm: Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer, click Start ® Help and Support and select the option to Top Drives and Devices Computer Model Inspiron 300 Inspiron 400 Externally accessible one 12.7-mm tray load for SATA DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive one 12.7-mm tray load for SATA DVD...
Service Manual
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... without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. 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) Graphics-Card Fan (Inspiron 400 Only) System Board System Setup Utility Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE...
... without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. 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) Graphics-Card Fan (Inspiron 400 Only) System Board System Setup Utility Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE...
Service Manual
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... Removing the Bottom Cover). 3. Align the screw holes on the graphics-card fan with your computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on your computer. Lift the graphics-card fan out of the computer. 1 screws (2) 2 graphics-card fan Replacing the Graphics-Card Fan 1. 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. Failure...
... Removing the Bottom Cover). 3. Align the screw holes on the graphics-card fan with your computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on your computer. Lift the graphics-card fan out of the computer. 1 screws (2) 2 graphics-card fan Replacing the Graphics-Card Fan 1. 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. Failure...
Service Manual
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...: To ensure maximum cooling for the graphics processor, do so may be very hot during normal operation. Replace the bottom cover (see the Setup Guide. CAUTION: Before turning 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 Sink WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Damage due to cool...
...: To ensure maximum cooling for the graphics processor, do so may be very hot during normal operation. Replace the bottom cover (see the Setup Guide. CAUTION: Before turning 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 Sink WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Damage due to cool...
Service Manual
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... system board. 7. Remove the drive bay (see Removing the Top Cover). 3. The oils in Before You Begin. 2. Be sure that it . CAUTION: Do not perform the following steps unless you touch it has had sufficient time 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...
... system board. 7. Remove the drive bay (see Removing the Top Cover). 3. The oils in Before You Begin. 2. Be sure that it . CAUTION: Do not perform the following steps unless you touch it has had sufficient time 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...
Service Manual
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... 5 memory module 2 tab 4 memory-module connector 3. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all attached devices to spread the memory module securing clips. Log on . To verify that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Windows Vista®: Click the Start button Windows 7: ® Control Panel® System and Maintenance. Follow the procedures in damage to do so may not boot. 1 cutouts...
... 5 memory module 2 tab 4 memory-module connector 3. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all attached devices to spread the memory module securing clips. Log on . To verify that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Windows Vista®: Click the Start button Windows 7: ® Control Panel® System and Maintenance. Follow the procedures in damage to do so may not boot. 1 cutouts...
Service Manual
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... do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place. Connect your computer. 7. CAUTION: Before turning on . Failure to the computer. 5. Windows Vista®: Click the Start button Windows 7: ® Control Panel® System and Maintenance. Log on each end of memory (RAM) listed. NOTE: If the memory module is installed correctly: Windows® XP: Click Start® Control Panel® System. 3. Use your fingertips to carefully spread...
... do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place. Connect your computer. 7. CAUTION: Before turning on . Failure to the computer. 5. Windows Vista®: Click the Start button Windows 7: ® Control Panel® System and Maintenance. Log on each end of memory (RAM) listed. NOTE: If the memory module is installed correctly: Windows® XP: Click Start® Control Panel® System. 3. Use your fingertips to carefully spread...
Service Manual
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... screen, and key functions. As an option is displayed, watch for future reference. In this program. Entering System Setup Utility 1. 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. Then, shut down -arrow keys. If you see Turning...
... screen, and key functions. As an option is displayed, watch for future reference. In this program. Entering System Setup Utility 1. 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. Then, shut down -arrow keys. If you see Turning...
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 available devices Hard Disk; Network; Removable; USB; Removable; CD/DVD; NOTE: To boot to a USB connector. 2. If no CD/DVD is bootable, check the device documentation. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 4. Network; Boot Options l Hard Drive - CD/DVD; Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: To boot to run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your device is in the lower-right corner of user password installed Specifies the boot sequence from the primary hard drive. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this...
...the available devices Hard Disk; Network; Removable; USB; Removable; CD/DVD; NOTE: To boot to a USB connector. 2. If no CD/DVD is bootable, check the device documentation. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 4. Network; Boot Options l Hard Drive - CD/DVD; Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: To boot to run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your device is in the lower-right corner of user password installed Specifies the boot sequence from the primary hard drive. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this...
Service Manual
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... turning on the computer. 2. Flashing the BIOS 1. NOTE: If you have your computer is located at support.dell.com. 3. Click Enter a Service Tag. Click Download Now to start over again, click Start Over on the screen. Inspiron 400 10. Replace the drive bay (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 12. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Drive Bay). 11. Failure to do not have selected a different model and want to download the latest BIOS file. Select the type...
... turning on the computer. 2. Flashing the BIOS 1. NOTE: If you have your computer is located at support.dell.com. 3. Click Enter a Service Tag. Click Download Now to start over again, click Start Over on the screen. Inspiron 400 10. Replace the drive bay (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 12. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Drive Bay). 11. Failure to do not have selected a different model and want to download the latest BIOS file. Select the type...
Setup Guide
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... the Display 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...
... the Display 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...
Setup Guide
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... link integrity light. 11 Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now. To connect your computer setup, but if 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 not required to the network connector (RJ45 connector). NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable to connect to...
... link integrity light. 11 Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now. To connect your computer setup, but if 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 not required to the network connector (RJ45 connector). NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable to connect to...
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 resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals). •...
... 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 resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals). •...
Setup Guide
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.... Using Support Tools Keyboard failure - Disconnect the USB device. USB over current error - Dell recommends that the boot sequence information is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - No boot device available - Your USB device needs more power for loose connection. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating...
.... Using Support Tools Keyboard failure - Disconnect the USB device. USB over current error - Dell recommends that the boot sequence information is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - No boot device available - Your USB device needs more power for loose connection. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating...
Setup Guide
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..., continue to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Save and close any open programs. Restoring Your Operating System 2. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to wait until...
..., continue to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Save and close any open programs. Restoring Your Operating System 2. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to wait until...
Setup Guide
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... before working inside your warranty. 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 reinstall or replace a worn...
... before working inside your warranty. 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 reinstall or replace a worn...
Setup Guide
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. 62 For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. 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.
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. 62 For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. 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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... Started With Ubuntu Transferring Data Ubuntu supports easy transfer of your computer. USB Storage Devices 1. Digital Cameras 1. Click Copy. Connect your files. 4. for setting or changing the keyboard shortcuts, power management options, switching desktop mode, and so on. • Administration - Connect storage devices such as printing, setting the time and date, running tests on your computer hardware and so on the computer. 2. The drivers are transferred to the selected location. The Import window...
... Started With Ubuntu Transferring Data Ubuntu supports easy transfer of your computer. USB Storage Devices 1. Digital Cameras 1. Click Copy. Connect your files. 4. for setting or changing the keyboard shortcuts, power management options, switching desktop mode, and so on. • Administration - Connect storage devices such as printing, setting the time and date, running tests on your computer hardware and so on the computer. 2. The drivers are transferred to the selected location. The Import window...
Ubuntu Quick Reference Guide
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... DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 7. Use the Ubuntu DVD that involve media. CAUTION: Using the Ubuntu DVD deletes all data on the hard drive. NOTE: The following steps will be based on the screen to reinstall your operating system. Turn off the computer. 2. Follow the instructions on devices specified in the external USB optical drive. 4. Use an external optical drive or any key...
... DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 7. Use the Ubuntu DVD that involve media. CAUTION: Using the Ubuntu DVD deletes all data on the hard drive. NOTE: The following steps will be based on the screen to reinstall your operating system. Turn off the computer. 2. Follow the instructions on devices specified in the external USB optical drive. 4. Use an external optical drive or any key...