Dell Inspiron One 2305 Support Question
Dell Inspiron One 2305 Support Question
Find answers below for this question about Dell Inspiron One 2305.Need a Dell Inspiron One 2305 manual? We have 2 online manuals for this item!
Question posted by lieram21 on August 22nd, 2013
How To Replace The Hard Drive On The Inspiron One 2305 Computer
The person who posted this question about this Dell product did not include a detailed explanation. Please use the "Request More Information" button to the right if more details would help you to answer this question.
Current Answers
Related Dell Inspiron One 2305 Manual Pages
Setup Guide - Page 27
... A blinking
white light indicates hard drive activity. The computer is not receiving power.
25 The light on self-test (POST). Using Your Inspiron One
5
Audio-out/Headphone ...The computer is in sleep/standby mode or there might be an issue with audio programs.
7
Hard drive activity light - Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for assistance.
• Blinking amber -...
Setup Guide - Page 53
... troubleshooting when contacting Dell.
51
If you have other software problems -
• 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.
Setup Guide - Page 56
... the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device.
• Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct. System fan failure - Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals. Replace the...
Setup Guide - Page 57
...select the option that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. To start the search.
3. Using Support Tools
Hardware Troubleshooter
If a device is ... two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem -
Disconnect the USB device. Type hardware troubleshooter in
the search field and ...
Setup Guide - Page 58
...the device that you want to test appears in "Lockups and Software Problems" on your hard drive. See the Specifications on your computer.
56 NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on (or... that the computer is connected to be working properly.
2. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Dell Diagnostics is recommended that is active. Turn on Dell computers. Select Diagnostics from the...
Setup Guide - Page 59
... the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; b. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition...from the diagnostics utility partition on page 75) for assistance.
57 Write down your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. Using Support Tools
NOTE: If...
Setup Guide - Page 62
... and DataSafe Local Backup
when installing the operating system and Dell factoryinstalled software on a newly installed hard drive
Dell Factory Image Restore
to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you ... System disc may not ship with your computer.
60 INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options.
Setup Guide - Page 65
... Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down your computer, while preserving the data files. Turn off your operating system.
Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on) connected to the... computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer and try again.
63
Setup Guide - Page 67
You can use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that prevents data from the list and press .
4.
then, ...:
• Operating system failure that prevents the use of the recovery options installed on your computer.
• Hard drive failure that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop;
Setup Guide - Page 69
...67 then, shut down your configuration, you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore.... Boot Options window. Select the check box to confirm that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop;
Restoring Your Operating System
Starting Dell Factory Image Restore
1. When the DELL™ logo...
Setup Guide - Page 78
INSPIRON
Finding More Information and Resources
If you need to:
reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software find more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features
upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn...
Setup Guide - Page 81
...
Internally accessible Externally accessible)
Memory
Memory module connectors
Inspiron 2305 Inspiron 2310 Memory module capacities Memory type
one 3.5-inch SATA hard drive one digital microphone
software program menus and media controls
79 Audio
Audio controller
Speakers Microphone Volume controls
Realtek ALC272 High Definition audio
2 x 4 watt speakers
one ...
Service Manual - Page 1
... used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Inspiron™ One 2305/2310 Service Manual
Technical Overview Before You Begin Back Cover Hard Drive Optical Drive Converter Card Touch Screen Control Card (Optional) Front Stand Audio Video Board Shield Audio Video Board Audio Video Board...
Service Manual - Page 35
...your warranty.
Back to Contents Page
Hard Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ One 2305/2310 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the hard-drive assembly to the chassis.
4. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from the computer when the drive is On or in Before You...
Service Manual - Page 36
... 8. Place the hard-drive cage on the hard drive, and align the screw holes on the hard-drive cage with the screw holes on the chassis and slide the hard-drive assembly into place. 6. Place the hard-drive assembly on the hard drive. 3.
Connect your computer and all attached devices to the hard drive. 4. 1
screws (4)
3
hard drive
2
hard-drive cage
Replacing the Hard Drive
1. Tighten the...
Service Manual - Page 76
... to Contents Page
System Setup Utility
Dell™ Inspiron™ One 2305/2310 Service Manual
Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS...the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed
CAUTION: Unless you are changeable. NOTE: The ...keys to your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Help Screen - and down your current settings. Then, shut...
Service Manual - Page 77
...and Reset, Discard Changes and Reset, and Load Defaults
Inspiron One 2310 Network; USB Storage Device; CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive; Disabled (USB Storage Device by default)
l Secure Virtual...Priority 4th Boot Priority 5th Boot Priority
Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Diskette Drive; Hard Drive; Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) l AMD Cool `N' Quiet - Enabled or ...
Service Manual - Page 79
...Hard Drive -
Enter system setup utility (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: Write down your device is on the drive, the computer generates an error message. CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive;
Boot Options
l Diskette Drive..., F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-right corner of devices.
Hard Drive; by default)
Exit Exit Options
Provides options to Save Changes and ...
Service Manual - Page 83
... processor heat-sink fan 8 optical drive 10 hard-drive assembly
System Board Components
Inspiron™ One 2305 Inside View of Your Inspiron One
NOTE: The appearance of Your Inspiron One System Board Components
WARNING: Before... your computer). Damage due to Contents Page
Technical Overview
Dell™ Inspiron™ One 2305/2310 Service Manual Inside View of the system board may vary based ...
Service Manual - Page 84
...-card cable connector
20 optical-drive power cable connector (ODD PWR)
21 hard-drive power cable connector (HDD PWR)
22 SATA connector (HDD)
23 infrared cable connector (CIR 24 infrared blaster cable connector (CIR
Receiver)
Emitter)
25 camera cable connector (CN 26 speaker cable connector (CN 10) 25)
Inspiron One 2310 1 TV tuner card...
Similar Questions
How To Replace Hard Drive In Dell Inspiron One 19
(Posted by darraybur 10 years ago)
How To Open Dell Inspiron One 2305 Replace Hard Drive
(Posted by prasStoe 10 years ago)
How To Replace The Dell Inspiron 2305 Touchsmart Motherboard
(Posted by esnalee 10 years ago)
Inspiron 2305 Won't Turn On Can I Retrieve Hard Drive Data
(Posted by anamedoming 10 years ago)
Replacement Hard Drive
what is the best replacement hard drive for this desktop dell optiplex 210L computer?
what is the best replacement hard drive for this desktop dell optiplex 210L computer?
(Posted by lkmalloyorris 12 years ago)