Owner's Manual
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... Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended Tools 81 Turning Off Your Computer 81 Before Working Inside Your Computer 81 Hard Drive 83 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 85 CD/DVD Drive 85 Memory 86 Wireless Mini PCI Card 90 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard...
... Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended Tools 81 Turning Off Your Computer 81 Before Working Inside Your Computer 81 Hard Drive 83 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 85 CD/DVD Drive 85 Memory 86 Wireless Mini PCI Card 90 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard...
Owner's Manual
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... Battery." For more information, see "Memory." For more information on replacing memory, see "CD/DVD Drive." When a battery is installed, you can be released from the battery bay. B A T T E R Y - H A R D D R I N G S C R E W - F A N - B A T T E R Y - Bottom View 1 2 3 8 7 1 memory module/Mini PCI cover 2 optical drive locking screw 3 hard drive cover 65 4 4 battery 5 battery-bay latch lock 6 battery-bay latch release 7 thermal module cover...
... Battery." For more information, see "Memory." For more information on replacing memory, see "CD/DVD Drive." When a battery is installed, you can be released from the battery bay. B A T T E R Y - H A R D D R I N G S C R E W - F A N - B A T T E R Y - Bottom View 1 2 3 8 7 1 memory module/Mini PCI cover 2 optical drive locking screw 3 hard drive cover 65 4 4 battery 5 battery-bay latch lock 6 battery-bay latch release 7 thermal module cover...
Owner's Manual
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... the hard drive (see "Hard Drive."), and boot the computer from a CD. See "Dell Diagnostics." Then shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive"), and boot the computer from a CD. If the problem persists, try another drive. DRIVE NOT READY - T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E 0 - HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE - Solving Problems 61 Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . Run the hard drive tests in...
... the hard drive (see "Hard Drive."), and boot the computer from a CD. See "Dell Diagnostics." Then shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive"), and boot the computer from a CD. If the problem persists, try another drive. DRIVE NOT READY - T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E 0 - HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE - Solving Problems 61 Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . Run the hard drive tests in...
Owner's Manual
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... M E M O R Y O D D / E V E N L O G I C F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - The computer cannot find the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. You have too many programs open the program that the drive is most likely to use. 62 Solving Problems The system configuration information does not match the...HARD DRIVE - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace...
... M E M O R Y O D D / E V E N L O G I C F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - The computer cannot find the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. You have too many programs open the program that the drive is most likely to use. 62 Solving Problems The system configuration information does not match the...HARD DRIVE - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace...
Owner's Manual
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... the message reappears, contact Dell. A chip on the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S CRITICALLY LOW - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I B L E . Insert a disk into the drive and try to charge the battery. The battery is missing an essential file. Replace the battery, or...
... the message reappears, contact Dell. A chip on the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S CRITICALLY LOW - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I B L E . Insert a disk into the drive and try to charge the battery. The battery is missing an essential file. Replace the battery, or...
Owner's Manual
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... the display and turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is on, in standby mode, or in the hard drive cover. 1 1 captive screws (2) Adding and Replacing Parts 83 Hard Drive CAUTION: If you need to ground the system board. 7 Remove...
... the display and turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is on, in standby mode, or in the hard drive cover. 1 1 captive screws (2) Adding and Replacing Parts 83 Hard Drive CAUTION: If you need to ground the system board. 7 Remove...
Owner's Manual
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...system for your computer. Save the original packaging for your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." 84 Adding and Replacing Parts If you may damage the connector. 6 Seat the new hard drive into the bay, and then slide it into place. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to remove it in...Lift the cover off the computer and set it aside. 4 Slide the hard drive carrier away from the screw holes, and then use excessive force, you use the tab to lift the hard drive straight up to slide the drive into the connector by sliding it toward the screw holes until it is not...
...system for your computer. Save the original packaging for your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." 84 Adding and Replacing Parts If you may damage the connector. 6 Seat the new hard drive into the bay, and then slide it into place. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to remove it in...Lift the cover off the computer and set it aside. 4 Slide the hard drive carrier away from the screw holes, and then use excessive force, you use the tab to lift the hard drive straight up to slide the drive into the connector by sliding it toward the screw holes until it is not...
Owner's Manual
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Adding and Replacing Parts 85 Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive CD/DVD Drive NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, store them . NOTE: If your computer shipped with a device security screw and the screw is not installed, you ...connected to a docking device. 1 While the computer is turned on, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on top of the media bay. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your display and turn the computer upside down on them or placing heavy objects on the taskbar, click the device that you want to...
Adding and Replacing Parts 85 Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive CD/DVD Drive NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, store them . NOTE: If your computer shipped with a device security screw and the screw is not installed, you ...connected to a docking device. 1 While the computer is turned on, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on top of the media bay. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your display and turn the computer upside down on them or placing heavy objects on the taskbar, click the device that you want to...
Owner's Manual
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drivers, 72 about, 72 identifying, 72 reinstalling, 73 Drivers and Utilities CD, 74 drives problems, 58 See hard drive DVD drive problems, 58 DVDs, 43 playing, 41 E End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages, 60 ExpressCard slot description, 15 ...47 types, 47 F fan description, 17-18 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 20 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 15 H hard drive description, 18 problems, 59 replacing, 83 returning to Dell, 85 hardware conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Windows Help ...
drivers, 72 about, 72 identifying, 72 reinstalling, 73 Drivers and Utilities CD, 74 drives problems, 58 See hard drive DVD drive problems, 58 DVDs, 43 playing, 41 E End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages, 60 ExpressCard slot description, 15 ...47 types, 47 F fan description, 17-18 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 20 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 15 H hard drive description, 18 problems, 59 replacing, 83 returning to Dell, 85 hardware conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Windows Help ...