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...Remove the two screws that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the hard-drive assembly to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. Lift the hard-drive bracket off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) before working inside... are extremely fragile. Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly to the side to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer). 6. Lift the hard-drive ...
...Remove the two screws that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the hard-drive assembly to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. Lift the hard-drive bracket off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) before working inside... are extremely fragile. Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly to the side to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer). 6. Lift the hard-drive ...
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... drive in the Setup Guide. 11. 1 hard-drive bracket 3 screws (4) 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in the computer base. 6. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Place the hard-drive assembly in Before You Begin. 2. Save the original packaging for your computer...
... drive in the Setup Guide. 11. 1 hard-drive bracket 3 screws (4) 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in the computer base. 6. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Place the hard-drive assembly in Before You Begin. 2. Save the original packaging for your computer...
Service Manual
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... and even pressure to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. 3. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. Install the drivers and utilities for the MiniCards supported by your computer, as required. Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve. 7.
... and even pressure to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. 3. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. Install the drivers and utilities for the MiniCards supported by your computer, as required. Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve. 7.
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Back to Contents Page NOTE: If you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities.
Back to Contents Page NOTE: If you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities.
Setup Guide
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...may render your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows... 7 for your computer available at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see ...
...may render your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows... 7 for your computer available at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see ...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. ...computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if... changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the ...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. ...computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if... changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the ...
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... → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. To run the software. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If you have other software...
... → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. To run the software. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If you have other software...
Setup Guide
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...Assessment (PSA) on page 67). 1. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Ensure that the device that is active. Turn on your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Ensure that the computer is ...connected to an electrical outlet that you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a...
...Assessment (PSA) on page 67). 1. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Ensure that the device that is active. Turn on your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Ensure that the computer is ...connected to an electrical outlet that you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a...
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... from the diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again. c. Press any key to go to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. d. Select the test you want to continue? (Recommended)." If you see the Microsoft® Windows® ...desktop; then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been ...
... from the diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again. c. Press any key to go to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. d. Select the test you want to continue? (Recommended)." If you see the Microsoft® Windows® ...desktop; then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been ...
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... computer. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer and try again. 51 Shut down your computer. NOTE: If...
... computer. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer and try again. 51 Shut down your computer. NOTE: If...
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... devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 52 Select the test you contact Dell. 9. If you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of each test ...screen. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 67)....
... devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 52 Select the test you contact Dell. 9. If you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of each test ...screen. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 67)....
Setup Guide
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...on your computer, it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you need to preserve the data files on your computer. 2. Prepare backup media of applications you received your data files before ...using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to install on page 58) to : • Backup and restore your operating system problem...
...on your computer, it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you need to preserve the data files on your computer. 2. Prepare backup media of applications you received your data files before ...using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to install on page 58) to : • Backup and restore your operating system problem...
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... to access the Advanced Boot Options window. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 58 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. If possible, back up the data before using...including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; ...
... to access the Advanced Boot Options window. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 58 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. If possible, back up the data before using...including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; ...
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... Center, click the icon in the taskbar. support.dell.com 69 You must use the service tag to identify your computer review Warranty...See: the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance the bottom of your Service tag/Express Service Code - only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information,... or advanced technical-reference material for new purchases find your computer the Dell Support Center. readme files access technical support and product help check on support...
... Center, click the icon in the taskbar. support.dell.com 69 You must use the service tag to identify your computer review Warranty...See: the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance the bottom of your Service tag/Express Service Code - only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information,... or advanced technical-reference material for new purchases find your computer the Dell Support Center. readme files access technical support and product help check on support...
Setup Guide
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...and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Computer Model Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 System Information Processor type Intel® Core™ i3 Chipset Intel HM57 Memory module ...connector Memory module capacities Memory type two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB 1333 MHz (operates at 800 MHz) DDR3 70 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON...
...and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Computer Model Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 System Information Processor type Intel® Core™ i3 Chipset Intel HM57 Memory module ...connector Memory module capacities Memory type two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB 1333 MHz (operates at 800 MHz) DDR3 70 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 55 C calling Dell 65 CDs, playing and creating 36 computer capabilities 36 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 67 customer service 61 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Local Backup 55 DellConnect 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 58 Dell Support Center 45 Diagnostic Checklist 66 drivers and downloads 69 DVDs, playing and creating 36 E e-mail addresses for technical support 62 F finding more information 68 FTP login, anonymous 62 79 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 55 C calling Dell 65 CDs, playing and creating 36 computer capabilities 36 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 67 customer service 61 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Local Backup 55 DellConnect 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 58 Dell Support Center 45 Diagnostic Checklist 66 drivers and downloads 69 DVDs, playing and creating 36 E e-mail addresses for technical support 62 F finding more information 68 FTP login, anonymous 62 79 INSPIRON