Dell Inspiron 620 Support Question
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Question posted by hnbo on February 20th, 2014
How Do I Install A Second Hard Drive In My Inspiron 620s
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... Problems 33 Dell Diagnostics 33 System Lights 36
Diagnostic Lights 37 Beep Codes 40 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 41 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 41
Contents
3 Back View 10 Desktop Computer - Front View 14 Small Form Factor Computer - Back-Panel Connectors 16 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Side View...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
... - DSS provides critical updates for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
• Customer Care -
Upgrade information for... Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS) - Contact information, order status, warranty... system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of your call when contacting...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
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Quick Reference Guide
19 The hard-drive access light is on when the computer reads data from ...hard drive.
To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. Side View
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1 vents
The vents, which are on when devices such as 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...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 28
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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
... an expansion card installed (such as a modem card), connect the appropriate cable to the card, not to a wall or other storage compartment that might prevent air circulation around the chassis.
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Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer
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1 heat sink assembly 2 speaker (optional) 3 memory modules (2)
4 hard drive 5 chassis intrusion switch...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 34
...and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop.
Then shut down your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see page 34). If you wait ... From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). On the next start...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 38
... without error.
• If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your online User's Guide...install a graphics card that you know works and restart the computer.
• If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell.
restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. A possible floppy or hard drive...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 39
...'s Guide.
After POST is complete, 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 detected.
• If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error.
• If available...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 44
...XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD.
4 If you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.
5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and...key to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP, press to select that option. 5 Press to copy files and install the devices.
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4...
Setup Guide - Page 20
... and convenient way to view and share 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 - A blinking white light indicates
hard drive activity. Opens the optical drive tray when pressed.
18 CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the...
Setup Guide - Page 37
...service code, warranty status, and alerts on improving the performance of your hard drive using a visual representation of file.
• Performance and Configuration History ...hard drive, and track the changes made to your computer each type of space consumed by each day.
Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on the day they occurred.
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INSPIRON...
Setup Guide - Page 44
... 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 disc
to restore your computer to the... disc may not ship with your computer.
42 INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options.
Setup Guide - Page 47
...system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files:
1. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on) connected to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down ... Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you to:
• Backup and restore ...
Setup Guide - Page 49
...recovered.
Restoring Your Operating System
To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on your computer.
• Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press .
4. NOTE: ...Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Insert the system recovery disc or USB...
Setup Guide - Page 50
...is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop;
Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system ... to wait until you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Restoring Your Operating System
Dell Factory Image...
Setup Guide - Page 60
INSPIRON
Finding More Information and Resources
If you need to:
reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part
See...
Setup Guide - Page 62
INSPIRON
Specifications
This section provides information that you may vary by region. To launch the ...rewritable (optional)
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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 ,...
Service Manual - Page 20
...; Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Hard Drive Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before removing the cover. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive...
Service Manual - Page 37
...hard drive installed
CAUTION: Unless you are changeable.
This field appears on (or restart) your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Help Screen -
This field appears below the Help Screen and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field. Back to Contents Page
System Setup
Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s...computer, including installed hardware, power...
Service Manual - Page 42
... service technician should perform repairs on your computer). 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 Back to servicing that shipped with your warranty.
Inside View of Your Computer System Board...
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