Dell Latitude XT Support Question
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Question posted by ericlhackdv on October 8th, 2014
How To Replace Hard Drive In Dell Xt Tablet
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Answer #1: Posted by DellJesse1 on October 9th, 2014 6:42 AM
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You can click the link below to download the online manual. The manual provides information for removing/replacing parts within your computer.
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Related Dell Latitude XT Manual Pages
Quick Reference Guide - Page 9
... System Software (NSS) - Online discussion with technical support
• Dell Technical Update Service - The software automatically detects your Tablet-PC and operating system, and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
• Customer Care - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface
may vary depending on your...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 25
...HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR TABLETPC THROUGH THE START MENU
Dell Diagnostics
CAUTION: Before you are unable to 10 seconds (until the TabletPC turns off), and then restart your Tablet... reinstall the program. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your Tablet-PC. • Ensure that your Tablet-PC meets the minimum hardware requirements...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 26
... on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on .
26
Quick Reference Guide Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
The Dell Diagnostics is recommended that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for instructions if applicable.
1 Ensure that the Tablet-PC is connected to review your User's Guide).
then, shut down...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 27
... only. See "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on your hard drive. NOTE: If you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media.
5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your Tablet-PC. then...
User's Guide - Page 6
... the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler . . . . 108
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 109
Microsoft®Windows® Firewall 109
6 Securing Your Tablet-PC 111
Security Cable Lock 111
Smart Cards and Biometric Readers 111
Passwords 112 About Passwords 112 Using a Primary (or System) Password 113 Using an Administrator Password 114 Using a Hard Drive Password...
User's Guide - Page 7
...
7 Cleaning Your Tablet-PC 119
Tablet-PC, Keyboard, and Display 119 Touch Pad 119 Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media 120
8 Troubleshooting 121
Dell Diagnostics 121
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 121 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 121 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 123 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 123
Dell Support Utility for...
User's Guide - Page 9
... System Media 151
11 Adding and Replacing Parts 155
Before You Begin 155 Recommended Tools 155 Turning Off Your Tablet-PC 155 Before Working Inside Your Tablet-PC 156
Main Battery 157 Removing the Main Battery 158 Installing the Main Battery 159
Hard Drive 159 Removing the Hard Drive 160 Installing the Hard Drive 161
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM...
User's Guide - Page 18
... for correct operation of software and hardware updates for components, such as the system memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
• Customer Care -
support.dell.com
NOTE: Select your operating system and support for your Dell Tablet-PC. Tablet-PC documentation, details on your configuration. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
•...
User's Guide - Page 113
...passwords, access User Accounts from unauthorized access. The Tablet-PC does not specifically prompt you to protect the Tablet-PC from the Control Panel. For your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you type your identity ...; Ensure that people are not foolproof. When you first start your Tablet-PC or hard drive. If you must assign a primary password at the prompt.
User's Guide - Page 114
... a unique primary password.
Securing Your Tablet-PC
114 Using a Hard Drive Password
The hard drive password helps protect the data on the Tablet-PC and each time you turn on your system administrator or contact Dell (see "Using the System Setup Program" on the Tablet-PC: A message appears asking for the primary hard drive.
Whenever you are prompted to enter...
User's Guide - Page 115
...to allow start from another device, the Tablet-PC returns to the operating state it does not provide access to the hard drive when a hard drive password is invalid. NOTE: The TPM feature...Tablet-PC prompts you only for both. To continue, enter your TPM data and encryption keys, follow the backup procedures documented in the recovery of these backups being incomplete, lost, or damaged, Dell...
User's Guide - Page 121
... the tools you may not ship with your hard drive.
Start the Dell Diagnostics from your Tablet-PC include: • Dell Diagnostics • Dell Support Utility (Windows Vista® only) • Windows® Hardware Troubleshooter
Dell Diagnostics
CAUTION: Before you begin . It is recommended that you want to review your Tablet-PC.
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media...
User's Guide - Page 122
... page 26). If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following option, the Tablet-PC must be working properly.
2 Turn on (or restart) your Tablet-PC.
3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
• During the assessment, answer any key to wait until you see...
User's Guide - Page 127
... a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the original drive is defective. Hard Drive Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in ...® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE -
• In Windows Vista, click Start and click Computer.
• In Windows XP, click Start and click My Computer. otherwise, contact your Dell™ Tablet-PC to continue the desired action....
User's Guide - Page 132
... FILES IMMEDIATELY
USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS
SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR TABLET-PC THROUGH THE START MENU
Memory Problems
CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 168.
132
Troubleshooting See the software...
User's Guide - Page 157
... Remove the hard drive (see "Removing the Main Battery" on a flat work , periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is connected to ground the system board.
Damage due to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
11 Remove any of the Tablet-PC. Adding and Replacing Parts...
User's Guide - Page 159
Adding and Replacing Parts
159 CAUTION: Before working inside your Tablet-PC by pressing the power button. Hard Drive
CAUTION: If you feel a click, ensuring
that the battery is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the battery bay. 2 Slide the main battery into the battery bay until you remove the hard drive from the Tablet-PC...
User's Guide - Page 160
... provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. even a slight bump can damage the drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the Tablet-PC is not in the Tablet-PC, store it in sleep, standby, or hibernate mode. Removing the Hard Drive
1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide.
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160
Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely...
User's Guide - Page 161
Adding and Replacing Parts
161
1 captive screws (2) 3 hard drive
2 metal bracket 4 securing tabs (2)
3 Holding the metal bracket by the sides, slide the bracket toward the back of the Tablet-PC to dislodge the bracket from the two metal clips and set the bracket aside.
4 Use the pull-tab to disconnect the hard drive cable from the system...
User's Guide - Page 199
... the safety instructions in your Tablet-PC or optional media base. Dell™ D/Bay
199 Setting Up and Using the D/Bay
Connect the D/Bay cable to the powered USB connector on your Product Information Guide.
About the Dell D/Bay
You can install Dell Latitude™ D-Family devices such as a floppy drive, hard drive, or optical drive using the Dell D/Bay.
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