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Memory 95 Modem 98 Hinge Cover 100 Keyboard 101 Wireless Mini-Card 103 Coin-Cell Battery 106 Display 107 12 Troubleshooting 111 Dell Technical Update Service 111 Dell Diagnostics 111 Dell Support Center 116 Dell Support 116 Dell PC TuneUp 117 Dell PC Checkup 118 Dell Network Assistant 118 DellConnect 118 Drive Problems 119 Optical drive problems 119 Hard drive problems 120 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 121 Error Messages 123 ExpressCard Problems 128 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 128 8 Contents
Memory 95 Modem 98 Hinge Cover 100 Keyboard 101 Wireless Mini-Card 103 Coin-Cell Battery 106 Display 107 12 Troubleshooting 111 Dell Technical Update Service 111 Dell Diagnostics 111 Dell Support Center 116 Dell Support 116 Dell PC TuneUp 117 Dell PC Checkup 118 Dell Network Assistant 118 DellConnect 118 Drive Problems 119 Optical drive problems 119 Hard drive problems 120 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 121 Error Messages 123 ExpressCard Problems 128 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 128 8 Contents
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...Here • A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Media • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. To run the Dell Diagnostics, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 144). Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may ship... with your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Readme files may not be ...
...Here • A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Media • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. To run the Dell Diagnostics, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 144). Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may ship... with your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Readme files may not be ...
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... click Welcome Center. 16 Finding Information Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • How to find information about my computer and its components Windows Welcome Center (Microsoft Windows Vista®) • How to...
... click Welcome Center. 16 Finding Information Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • How to find information about my computer and its components Windows Welcome Center (Microsoft Windows Vista®) • How to...
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NSS is necessary for your Dell computer. may vary depending on the screen. updates appropriate for correct operation of the topics listed... Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface configuration. Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help... detects your computer and operating system and installs the 1 Go to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. If To...
NSS is necessary for your Dell computer. may vary depending on the screen. updates appropriate for correct operation of the topics listed... Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface configuration. Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help... detects your computer and operating system and installs the 1 Go to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. If To...
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... can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Printer Cable Your printer connects to the computer. Your printer...
... can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Printer Cable Your printer connects to the computer. Your printer...
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... CD or DVD and click the Disc Copy button. The computer reads your source CD or DVD and copies the data to erase, rewrite, or update information on CDs. Once you have finished copying the source CD or DVD, the CD or DVD that you have inserted your computer hard drive... can write to CD recording media only (including high-speed CD-RW) while DVD-writable drives can be able to write to erase, rewrite, or update data on that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for more information). CD-Writable Drives Media Type CD-R CD-RW Read Yes Yes Write Yes...
... CD or DVD and click the Disc Copy button. The computer reads your source CD or DVD and copies the data to erase, rewrite, or update information on CDs. Once you have finished copying the source CD or DVD, the CD or DVD that you have inserted your computer hard drive... can write to CD recording media only (including high-speed CD-RW) while DVD-writable drives can be able to write to erase, rewrite, or update data on that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for more information). CD-Writable Drives Media Type CD-R CD-RW Read Yes Yes Write Yes...
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... Inside Your Computer" (see "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 90). • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in this document... following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files, exit any open programs...
... Inside Your Computer" (see "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 90). • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in this document... following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files, exit any open programs...
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...-click the My Computer icon on the computer. Forcing the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Click Properties→ General. • In the Microsoft Windows Vista® operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and right...
...-click the My Computer icon on the computer. Forcing the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Click Properties→ General. • In the Microsoft Windows Vista® operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and right...
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...computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these procedures before you begin . Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. When to test displays in the system setup program and is located...hard drive. The service is recommended that the device you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you receive notifications. Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of the procedures in this section, follow the ...
...computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these procedures before you begin . Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. When to test displays in the system setup program and is located...hard drive. The service is recommended that the device you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you receive notifications. Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of the procedures in this section, follow the ...
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...recommended drivers and downloads. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides service, support, and system-specific information. For more are provided. This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for your computer. Click the Dell Support Center icon on June... 26, 2007 and later are available under Drivers & Downloads Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays...
...recommended drivers and downloads. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides service, support, and system-specific information. For more are provided. This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for your computer. Click the Dell Support Center icon on June... 26, 2007 and later are available under Drivers & Downloads Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays...
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...removal of unwanted and temporary files, updated security settings, verification of the month you click, doubleclick, or right-click the icon. A typical tune-up ." For the latest updates and to learn how to support.dell.com and download the software. NOTE: If Dell Support is not available from the Start... menu, go to keep your computer (see "Dell Support" on support.dell.com. Troubleshooting 117 Ensure that provides real-time ...
...removal of unwanted and temporary files, updated security settings, verification of the month you click, doubleclick, or right-click the icon. A typical tune-up ." For the latest updates and to learn how to support.dell.com and download the software. NOTE: If Dell Support is not available from the Start... menu, go to keep your computer (see "Dell Support" on support.dell.com. Troubleshooting 117 Ensure that provides real-time ...
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...device. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Each device has its driver recognizes. Ensure that are installing software appropriate for operating systems that you with your operating ...install drivers if you experience a problem with any other programs that only its own set of your operating system. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities...
...device. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Each device has its driver recognizes. Ensure that are installing software appropriate for operating systems that you with your operating ...install drivers if you experience a problem with any other programs that only its own set of your operating system. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities...
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... Manager. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an ...a [!]) on the computer, click Continue; Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your administrator to the device name, you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 144). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel...
... Manager. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an ...a [!]) on the computer, click Continue; Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your administrator to the device name, you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 144). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel...
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... used by your computer, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 19. If those drivers are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to reinstall and follow the...). 3 Double-click the name of the device for which you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be displayed.
... used by your computer, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 19. If those drivers are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to reinstall and follow the...). 3 Double-click the name of the device for which you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be displayed.
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... Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. 7 When the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are an administrator on Windows Vista support...
... Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. 7 When the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are an administrator on Windows Vista support...
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...Your Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Hex-nut driver l Flash BIOS update program CD Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files, exit any of cable, press in... may require the following safety guidelines to help ensure your computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing...
...Your Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Hex-nut driver l Flash BIOS update program CD Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files, exit any of cable, press in... may require the following safety guidelines to help ensure your computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing...
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...in and that appear on the computer. Insert the BIOS update program CD, and turn on the screen. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual 1. NOTE: If you use a BIOS update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer... to boot and updates the new BIOS. The computer continues to boot from the ...
...in and that appear on the computer. Insert the BIOS update program CD, and turn on the screen. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual 1. NOTE: If you use a BIOS update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer... to boot and updates the new BIOS. The computer continues to boot from the ...
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... connector with the tab in the connector slot. 2. Forcing the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. 1 memory module 2 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module(s) NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity...
... connector with the tab in the connector slot. 2. Forcing the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. 1 memory module 2 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module(s) NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity...
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... remain inside the computer. 13. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 15. Insert the flash BIOS update program CD that you must enter the system setup program to update the BIOS on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that appear on . Enter the system setup program to change... Tag. Replace the modem (see Before Working Inside Your Computer). Replace the optical drive (see Replacing an Optical Drive). 16. NOTE: If you use a BIOS update program CD to boot from a CD this one time only. Back to the computer. 18.
... remain inside the computer. 13. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 15. Insert the flash BIOS update program CD that you must enter the system setup program to update the BIOS on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that appear on . Enter the system setup program to change... Tag. Replace the modem (see Before Working Inside Your Computer). Replace the optical drive (see Replacing an Optical Drive). 16. NOTE: If you use a BIOS update program CD to boot from a CD this one time only. Back to the computer. 18.