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... or Mouse Problems 134 Video and Display Problems 135 If the display is blank 135 If the display is difficult to read 136 If only part of the display is readable 137 Drivers 137 What Is a Driver 137 Identifying Drivers 137 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 138 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems...
... or Mouse Problems 134 Video and Display Problems 135 If the display is blank 135 If the display is difficult to read 136 If only part of the display is readable 137 Drivers 137 What Is a Driver 137 Identifying Drivers 137 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 138 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems...
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13 Adding and Replacing Parts 153 Before You Begin 153 Recommended Tools 153 Turning Off Your Computer 153 Before Working Inside Your Computer 154 Hard Drive 155 Removing the Hard Drive 156 Replacing the Hard Drive 157 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 158 Optical Drive 158 Removing the Optical Drive 158 Hinge Cover...
13 Adding and Replacing Parts 153 Before You Begin 153 Recommended Tools 153 Turning Off Your Computer 153 Before Working Inside Your Computer 154 Hard Drive 155 Removing the Hard Drive 156 Replacing the Hard Drive 157 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 158 Optical Drive 158 Removing the Optical Drive 158 Hinge Cover...
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What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to direct your computer. Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key ...Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your call when contacting support. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the...
What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to direct your computer. Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key ...Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your call when contacting support. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the...
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... in the air vents. M E M O R Y M O D U L E / C O I N - C E L L B A T T E R Y C O V E R - For additional information, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 179). C A R D C O V E R - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on when the computer gets hot. The computer uses an internal fan to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is...
... in the air vents. M E M O R Y M O D U L E / C O I N - C E L L B A T T E R Y C O V E R - For additional information, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 179). C A R D C O V E R - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on when the computer gets hot. The computer uses an internal fan to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is...
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... Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run a complete test on your part. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of the devices in the system and can be used to customize the tests you select Test...
... Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run a complete test on your part. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of the devices in the system and can be used to customize the tests you select Test...
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...controller may need to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Identifying Drivers If you with any other programs that only its ...driver recognizes. Drivers What Is a Driver? If only part of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Troubleshooting 137 All devices...
...controller may need to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Identifying Drivers If you with any other programs that only its ...driver recognizes. Drivers What Is a Driver? If only part of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Troubleshooting 137 All devices...
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...and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. Adding and Replacing Parts 153 The computer turns off your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver •... website at support.dell.com) Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides ...
...and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. Adding and Replacing Parts 153 The computer turns off your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver •... website at support.dell.com) Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides ...
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...attached devices did not automatically turn off when you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that the work surface is not covered by Dell is flat and clean to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If your operating system, press and hold the power button for... any of the procedures in this type of the computer). NOTICE: To help ensure your computer from their electrical outlets. 154 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 153). 3 Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off ....
...attached devices did not automatically turn off when you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that the work surface is not covered by Dell is flat and clean to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If your operating system, press and hold the power button for... any of the procedures in this type of the computer). NOTICE: To help ensure your computer from their electrical outlets. 154 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 153). 3 Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off ....
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...-1 memory card reader (see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on the configuration you service the computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5 Turn the computer over. 6 Slide and click the battery release latches. 7 Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latches (2) 8 Turn... two hard drives: a primary hard drive and an optional secondary hard drive. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 155
...-1 memory card reader (see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on the configuration you service the computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5 Turn the computer over. 6 Slide and click the battery release latches. 7 Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latches (2) 8 Turn... two hard drives: a primary hard drive and an optional secondary hard drive. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 155
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... not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Restoring your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on ... the computer over. 3 Loosen the two captive screws and remove the hard-drive bay cover. 1 1 captive screws (2) 2 2 hard-drive bay cover 156 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Sleep state. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive...
... not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Restoring your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on ... the computer over. 3 Loosen the two captive screws and remove the hard-drive bay cover. 1 1 captive screws (2) 2 2 hard-drive bay cover 156 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Sleep state. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive...
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... hard-drive bay 3 primary hard drive 2 hard drive screws (3) 4 pull-tab Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Adding and Replacing Parts 157 NOTE: The secondary hard drive is not in the computer, store it .
... hard-drive bay 3 primary hard drive 2 hard drive screws (3) 4 pull-tab Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Adding and Replacing Parts 157 NOTE: The secondary hard drive is not in the computer, store it .
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...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 153. 2 Turn the computer over. 158 Adding and Replacing Parts 3 Replace and tighten the screws on the hard drive. 4 Replace the hard drive cover and tighten the captive screws. 5 Install the operating ...system for your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer, as needed (see "Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System" on page 142). 6 Install the drivers and utilities for your ...
...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 153. 2 Turn the computer over. 158 Adding and Replacing Parts 3 Replace and tighten the screws on the hard drive. 4 Replace the hard drive cover and tighten the captive screws. 5 Install the operating ...system for your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer, as needed (see "Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System" on page 142). 6 Install the drivers and utilities for your ...
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... Guide. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to release the optical drive from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 159 3 Remove the locking screw from the optical drive. 4 Using a plastic scribe, push the notch to the system board, you must remove the battery from...
... Guide. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to release the optical drive from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 159 3 Remove the locking screw from the optical drive. 4 Using a plastic scribe, push the notch to the system board, you must remove the battery from...
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Removing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the right side. 4 Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to right until the cover snaps into place. 160 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To avoid damage to the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously. 3 Insert a plastic scribe into the indent to lift the hinge cover on page 153. 2 Open the display as far as it . 1 2 1 hinge cover 2 scribe Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Insert the left edge of the hinge cover. 2 Press from left to left, and remove it will open.
Removing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the right side. 4 Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to right until the cover snaps into place. 160 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To avoid damage to the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously. 3 Insert a plastic scribe into the indent to lift the hinge cover on page 153. 2 Open the display as far as it . 1 2 1 hinge cover 2 scribe Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Insert the left edge of the hinge cover. 2 Press from left to left, and remove it will open.
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... hinge cover (see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 159). 3 Remove the four screws at the top of the keyboard. Adding and Replacing Parts 161 Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see "Hinge Cover" on page 47. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide...
... hinge cover (see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 159). 3 Remove the four screws at the top of the keyboard. Adding and Replacing Parts 161 Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see "Hinge Cover" on page 47. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide...
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2 1 3 4 1 keyboard 3 notch on keyboard 2 keyboard screws (4) 4 tab on computer base Replacing the Keyboard 1 Hook the tabs and the keyboard connector along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest, and place the notch on the top of the keyboard on the tab on the base of the computer. 2 Keeping the keyboard flat against the computer base, slide the tabs on the bottom of the keyboard under the palm rest, and ensure the tab on the computer base slides into the notch on the top of the keyboard. 162 Adding and Replacing Parts
2 1 3 4 1 keyboard 3 notch on keyboard 2 keyboard screws (4) 4 tab on computer base Replacing the Keyboard 1 Hook the tabs and the keyboard connector along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest, and place the notch on the top of the keyboard on the tab on the base of the computer. 2 Keeping the keyboard flat against the computer base, slide the tabs on the bottom of the keyboard under the palm rest, and ensure the tab on the computer base slides into the notch on the top of the keyboard. 162 Adding and Replacing Parts
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Adding and Replacing Parts 163 NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on page 197 for your computer. You can increase your computer memory by your computer warranty. Install only memory modules that ...
Adding and Replacing Parts 163 NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on page 197 for your computer. You can increase your computer memory by your computer warranty. Install only memory modules that ...
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... securing clips. 4 Use your computer has only one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from the connector. 164 Adding and Replacing Parts The DIMM A memory module is located under the keyboard. 1 Follow the procedures in the connector labeled "DIMMA." NOTICE: If you need to carefully spread apart...
... securing clips. 4 Use your computer has only one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from the connector. 164 Adding and Replacing Parts The DIMM A memory module is located under the keyboard. 1 Follow the procedures in the connector labeled "DIMMA." NOTICE: If you need to carefully spread apart...
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If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into place. Adding and Replacing Parts 165 1 2 1 memory module (DIMM A) 2 memory-module securing clips (2) Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap ...
If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into place. Adding and Replacing Parts 165 1 2 1 memory module (DIMM A) 2 memory-module securing clips (2) Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap ...
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... or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on page 33), and remove the cover. 166 Adding and Replacing Parts Removing the DIMM B Memory Module The DIMM B memory module is located under the memory module/coin-cell battery cover on the bottom of memory installed...View" on the computer. To confirm the amount of the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell System Information. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.
... or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on page 33), and remove the cover. 166 Adding and Replacing Parts Removing the DIMM B Memory Module The DIMM B memory module is located under the memory module/coin-cell battery cover on the bottom of memory installed...View" on the computer. To confirm the amount of the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell System Information. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.