Dell Inspiron 620 Support Question
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Question posted by mbappio on December 30th, 2013
How To Install 2nd Hard Drive On Inspirion 620
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... 37 Beep Codes 40 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 41 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 41
Contents
3 Front View 14 Small Form Factor Computer - Back View 13 Small Form Factor Computer - Front View 11 Desktop Computer - Back View 10 Desktop Computer - Back View 15 Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers -
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
... technical support
• Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support ...documentation, details on your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
• Customer Care -...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
...operating. Back View
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Quick Reference Guide
19 The hard-drive access light is on each side of the computer, allow air to the hard drive. The vents allow air to flow through your computer. To ensure proper ...through your computer.
7 module bay 8 hard-drive access light 9 vents
Install a D-module CD/DVD drive, second hard drive, or floppy drive in the module bay.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 28
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Desktop Computer
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1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive)
2 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 4 system board
5 card slots (3) for one PCI Express x16 card and two PCI cards
6 heat sink assembly
7 front I/O panel
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
...Guide NOTICE: Do not attempt to properly set up your computer has an expansion card installed (such as a modem card), connect the appropriate cable to the card, not ... Computer
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1 heat sink assembly 2 speaker (optional) 3 memory modules (2)
4 hard drive 5 chassis intrusion switch
Setting Up Your Computer
CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in Product Information Guide...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 34
... run . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer ...desktop. Then shut down and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only.
On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 38
...have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error.
• If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your online User's Guide.
Reinstall all ...the card, reinstall it and restart the computer. restart the computer. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer.
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 39
... you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive.
• Check the computer message that you are installing are compatible with your online User's Guide.
• If you have two or more memory modules...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 43
... technical support representative instructs you must use System Restore (see page 41) to return your primary hard drive.
NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any open files and exit any virus protection software installed on your operating system to the operating state it was in which they are considering reinstalling the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 44
...click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.
5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-... If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to select that option. 5 Press to select To set up Windows now.
2 Read the information on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your...
Setup Guide - Page 20
... digital photos, music, and videos stored on when the computer reads or writes
data. Using Your Inspiron Desktop
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Hard drive activity light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking.
7 Media Card Reader - Opens the optical drive tray when pressed.
18 Turns
on a media card.
8 Optical...
Setup Guide - Page 36
... Back up your files immediately.
• Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs.
• Save and close any error message that is displayed to run ... the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information.
-- Verify that the program is installed and configured properly.
-- Ensure that the program is compatible with the program.
-- See the...
Setup Guide - Page 44
... ship with your computer.
42 INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup
when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive
Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System...
Setup Guide - Page 47
...Microsoft Windows desktop; Restoring Your Operating System
NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the...while preserving the data files. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on your operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files:
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Turn on ) ...
Setup Guide - Page 49
..., to return your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it was in case of the recovery options installed on your computer and... the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on the screen.
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Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop;
System Recovery Media
CAUTION: Although the...
Setup Guide - Page 50
... the Microsoft Windows desktop; Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer.
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Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you...
Setup Guide - Page 62
... more information regarding the configuration of your computer. Computer Model
Dell Inspiron 620
Processor
Type
Intel Core i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Celeron Intel Pentium Dual Core
System Chipset
Type
Intel H61
Drives
Internally accessible
Externally accessible
two 3.5-inch bays for SATA hard drives
two 5.25-inch bays for , and upgrading your computer, see the...
Service Manual - Page 20
... the Computer Cover). 3.
Back to Contents Page
Drives
Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Hard Drive Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Do not...
Service Manual - Page 37
...Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual
Overview... then press immediately. This field appears on the left side of hard drive installed
CAUTION: Unless you write down your computer.
2.
NOTE: Not ... including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Setup Item - This field appears on (or restart) your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop.
Key ...
Service Manual - Page 42
... service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Damage due to Contents Page
Technical Overview
Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer
1 hard drive 3 system board 5 front bezel
2 power supply 4 optical drive
System Board Components
Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components
WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
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