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... Tools 129 Turning Off Your Computer 129 Before Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 133 Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Replacing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 136 Keyboard 136 Removing the...
... Tools 129 Turning Off Your Computer 129 Before Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 133 Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Replacing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 136 Keyboard 136 Removing the...
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... (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 169). C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Install a hard drive in the system setup program (see "Hard Drive" on page 131). ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty. If the problem...
... (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 169). C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Install a hard drive in the system setup program (see "Hard Drive" on page 131). ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty. If the problem...
Owner's Manual
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... a larger capacity disk. GENERAL FAILURE - The operating system is full. HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 138). The hard drive may be defective. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is unable to commands from...
... a larger capacity disk. GENERAL FAILURE - The operating system is full. HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 138). The hard drive may be defective. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is unable to commands from...
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...necessary, replace them (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 138). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 138). Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics...defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to use. N O B O O T D E V I N T E R R U P T - The computer cannot find the hard drive. Close all windows and open . OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - Contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on the system board may be malfunctioning...
...necessary, replace them (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 138). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 138). Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics...defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to use. N O B O O T D E V I N T E R R U P T - The computer cannot find the hard drive. Close all windows and open . OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - Contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on the system board may be malfunctioning...
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... the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be malfunctioning. The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I C A L L Y L O W - Insert a disk into the drive and try to charge the battery. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I L E D - Replace the battery, or connect the...
... the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be malfunctioning. The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I C A L L Y L O W - Insert a disk into the drive and try to charge the battery. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I L E D - Replace the battery, or connect the...
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...: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on or in Sleep state. Adding and Replacing Parts 131 CAUTION: Before you remove the hard drive from the ExpressCard slot (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 72) and the 8-in-1 memory card reader (see "Turning Off...
...: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on or in Sleep state. Adding and Replacing Parts 131 CAUTION: Before you remove the hard drive from the ExpressCard slot (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 72) and the 8-in-1 memory card reader (see "Turning Off...
Owner's Manual
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... not in the computer, store it in the Product Information Guide). 132 Adding and Replacing Parts Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see "Restoring Your Microsoft®...174; Operating System" on page 122 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119). NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 129. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Remove ...
... not in the computer, store it in the Product Information Guide). 132 Adding and Replacing Parts Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see "Restoring Your Microsoft®...174; Operating System" on page 122 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119). NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 129. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Remove ...
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Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to slide the drive into the bay. 3 Replace and tighten the four screws on the hard drive. 4 Install the operating system for your ...Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Adding and Replacing Parts 133 Otherwise, the hard drive may damage the connector. 2 Slide the hard drive into place. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 122). 5 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. Replacing the Hard Drive...
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to slide the drive into the bay. 3 Replace and tighten the four screws on the hard drive. 4 Install the operating system for your ...Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Adding and Replacing Parts 133 Otherwise, the hard drive may damage the connector. 2 Slide the hard drive into place. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 122). 5 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. Replacing the Hard Drive...
Owner's Manual
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See Flash Cache Module Flash Cache Module, 147 H hard drive problems, 98 replacing, 131 returning to Dell, 133 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 121 hinge cover removing, 134 I IEEE 1394 connector description, 31 problems, 105 installing, 143 Internet connection ... 37 L labels Microsoft Windows, 14 Service Tag, 14 lost computer, 87 M media playing, 51 media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 58 description, 27 memory installing, 138 removing, 138-139 replacing, 140 memory card, 73 blanks, 74 installing, 73 reader, 27 removing, 74 types, 73 Index 197 ExpressCards,...
See Flash Cache Module Flash Cache Module, 147 H hard drive problems, 98 replacing, 131 returning to Dell, 133 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 121 hinge cover removing, 134 I IEEE 1394 connector description, 31 problems, 105 installing, 143 Internet connection ... 37 L labels Microsoft Windows, 14 Service Tag, 14 lost computer, 87 M media playing, 51 media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 58 description, 27 memory installing, 138 removing, 138-139 replacing, 140 memory card, 73 blanks, 74 installing, 73 reader, 27 removing, 74 types, 73 Index 197 ExpressCards,...