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... or Mouse Problems 115 Video and Display Problems 116 If the display is blank 116 If the display is difficult to read 117 If only part of the display is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems...
... or Mouse Problems 115 Video and Display Problems 116 If the display is blank 116 If the display is difficult to read 117 If only part of the display is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems...
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13 Adding and Replacing Parts 129 Before You Begin 129 Recommended 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...
13 Adding and Replacing Parts 129 Before You Begin 129 Recommended 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...
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... that you select Test System to select a test based on the symptom of common symptoms and allows you are having. 92 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you have selected the Test System option from the... Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you want to run a complete test on your part. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of system devices.
... that you select Test System to select a test based on the symptom of common symptoms and allows you are having. 92 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you have selected the Test System option from the... Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you want to run a complete test on your part. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of system devices.
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...your computer and connect an external monitor to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer. Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that are installing software appropriate for ...computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If only part of the display is the source of specialized commands that use the device. Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 158). NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may ...
...your computer and connect an external monitor to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer. Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that are installing software appropriate for ...computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If only part of the display is the source of specialized commands that use the device. Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 158). NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may ...
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...• A component can be replaced-or if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off after the operating system shutdown...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 and exit any open programs before ...
...• A component can be replaced-or if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off after the operating system shutdown...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 and exit any open programs before ...
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...in the Product Information Guide. Some cables have a connector with care. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to avoid bending any telephone or network cables from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer"...unplug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any connector pins. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 130 Adding and Replacing Parts As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2 Turn off your...
...in the Product Information Guide. Some cables have a connector with care. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to avoid bending any telephone or network cables from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer"...unplug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any connector pins. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 130 Adding and Replacing Parts As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2 Turn off your...
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... top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. 9 Remove any of the hard drive. Adding and Replacing Parts 131 NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on page 129) before removing the hard drive. Hard...
... top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. 9 Remove any of the hard drive. Adding and Replacing Parts 131 NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on page 129) before removing the hard drive. Hard...
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... Discharge" in "Before You Begin" on page 119). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information... Guide). 132 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the...
... Discharge" in "Before You Begin" on page 119). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information... Guide). 132 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the...
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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 ... 122). 5 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Adding and Replacing Parts 133 If you use excessive force, you may be damaged in its packaging. Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Remove the new 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 ... 122). 5 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Adding and Replacing Parts 133 If you use excessive force, you may be damaged in its packaging. Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Remove the new drive...
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... the center control cover. 3 Turn the computer top side up, and open the display as far as it are very fragile. 134 Adding and Replacing Parts Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin...
... the center control cover. 3 Turn the computer top side up, and open the display as far as it are very fragile. 134 Adding and Replacing Parts Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin...
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1 2 3 4 1 center control cover 4 black securing tabs 2 center control cover 3 center control cable connector cover cable 5 Pull the black securing tabs of the cable connector with your fingertips and ease out the cable. 6 Remove the hinge covers from each side of the computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 135
1 2 3 4 1 center control cover 4 black securing tabs 2 center control cover 3 center control cable connector cover cable 5 Pull the black securing tabs of the cable connector with your fingertips and ease out the cable. 6 Remove the hinge covers from each side of the computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 135
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... cover to the system board, place the cable inside the cable connector and push its black securing tabs inside the computer. 136 Adding and Replacing Parts
... cover to the system board, place the cable inside the cable connector and push its black securing tabs inside the computer. 136 Adding and Replacing Parts
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... the keyboard. 4 Carefully slide the keyboard toward the back of the keyboard. NOTICE: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Adding and Replacing Parts 137
... the keyboard. 4 Carefully slide the keyboard toward the back of the keyboard. NOTICE: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Adding and Replacing Parts 137
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...such as a connector on page 136). NOTICE: If there is a memory module in damaging both memory modules. 138 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the bottom of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the connector labeled "DIMM2." ...You can be accessed from Dell are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to replace. Install only memory modules that secures the keyboard cable connector to the system board....
...such as a connector on page 136). NOTICE: If there is a memory module in damaging both memory modules. 138 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the bottom of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the connector labeled "DIMM2." ...You can be accessed from Dell are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to replace. Install only memory modules that secures the keyboard cable connector to the system board....
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Adding and Replacing Parts 139 Remove the module cover. 1 2 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 2 captive screws (4) NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. 3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on page 129. 2 Turn the computer over and loosen the four captive screws along with the M2.5 x 5-mm screw. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. 4 Remove the module from the connector.
Adding and Replacing Parts 139 Remove the module cover. 1 2 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 2 captive screws (4) NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. 3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on page 129. 2 Turn the computer over and loosen the four captive screws along with the M2.5 x 5-mm screw. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. 4 Remove the module from the connector.
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... it . NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error message indicates this failure. 140 Adding and Replacing Parts
... it . NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error message indicates this failure. 140 Adding and Replacing Parts
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Adding and Replacing Parts 141 As the computer boots, it . To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell System Information. 1 2 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to your computer. 3 Replace the module cover. 4 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or...
Adding and Replacing Parts 141 As the computer boots, it . To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell System Information. 1 2 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to your computer. 3 Replace the module cover. 4 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or...
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...-Cards: • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) • Ultra Wide Band (UWB) • Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) 142 Adding and Replacing Parts Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity.
...-Cards: • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) • Ultra Wide Band (UWB) • Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) 142 Adding and Replacing Parts Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity.
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Removing a WLAN Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 129. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Loosen the captive screw on the cover of the Mini-Card compartment and remove the cover. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card. 1 2 3 1 WLAN Card 2 M2 x 3-mm securing screw 3 antenna cable connectors (2) Adding and Replacing Parts 143
Removing a WLAN Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 129. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Loosen the captive screw on the cover of the Mini-Card compartment and remove the cover. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card. 1 2 3 1 WLAN Card 2 M2 x 3-mm securing screw 3 antenna cable connectors (2) Adding and Replacing Parts 143
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... connectors on the card and on the system board until the card clicks into place. 3 Replace the M2 x 3-mm securing screw. 144 Adding and Replacing Parts
... connectors on the card and on the system board until the card clicks into place. 3 Replace the M2 x 3-mm securing screw. 144 Adding and Replacing Parts