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19 Coin-Cell Battery 87 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 87 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 88 20 Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 90 21 Processor Module 91 Removing the Processor Module 91 Replacing the Processor Module 92 22 Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 97 23 I/O Board 99 Removing the I/O Board 99 Replacing the I/O Board 100 24 AC-Adapter Connector 101 Removing the AC-Adapter Connector 101 Contents 7
19 Coin-Cell Battery 87 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 87 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 88 20 Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 90 21 Processor Module 91 Removing the Processor Module 91 Replacing the Processor Module 92 22 Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 97 23 I/O Board 99 Removing the I/O Board 99 Replacing the I/O Board 100 24 AC-Adapter Connector 101 Removing the AC-Adapter Connector 101 Contents 7
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1 1 system board 15 Turn the system board over. 16 Remove the coin-cell battery (see "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 87). 17 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 95. 18 Remove the thermal cooling assembly (see "Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly" on page 89. 19 Remove the processor module (see "Removing the Processor Module" on page 91). 80 System Board
1 1 system board 15 Turn the system board over. 16 Remove the coin-cell battery (see "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 87). 17 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 95. 18 Remove the thermal cooling assembly (see "Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly" on page 89. 19 Remove the processor module (see "Removing the Processor Module" on page 91). 80 System Board
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... Replace the thermal cooling assembly (see "Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly" on page 90. 4 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 97. 5 Replace the coin-cell battery (see "Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 88). 6 Turn the system board over. 7 Align...the AC-adapter connector cable to the connector on the system board. 16 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 21. 17 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 24). 18 Replace the module cover (see "...
... Replace the thermal cooling assembly (see "Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly" on page 90. 4 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 97. 5 Replace the coin-cell battery (see "Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 88). 6 Turn the system board over. 7 Align...the AC-adapter connector cable to the connector on the system board. 16 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 21. 17 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 24). 18 Replace the module cover (see "...
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...the system board. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. 22 Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off ...your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On...
...the system board. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. 22 Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off ...your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On...
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4 Slide the hard-drive assembly in the direction shown in the illustration to disconnect it from the connector on the system board. 5 Lift the hard-drive assembly off the system board. 2 1 1 hard-drive assembly 2 screw 6 Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 7 Lift the hard drive away from the hard-drive bracket. 96 Hard-Drive Assembly
4 Slide the hard-drive assembly in the direction shown in the illustration to disconnect it from the connector on the system board. 5 Lift the hard-drive assembly off the system board. 2 1 1 hard-drive assembly 2 screw 6 Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 7 Lift the hard drive away from the hard-drive bracket. 96 Hard-Drive Assembly
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3 2 1 1 screws (4) 3 hard drive 2 hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in the hard-drive bracket. 4 Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Place the hard-drive assembly on the system board. 6 Slide the hard-drive assembly to connect it to the connector on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing...
3 2 1 1 screws (4) 3 hard drive 2 hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in the hard-drive bracket. 4 Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Place the hard-drive assembly on the system board. 6 Slide the hard-drive assembly to connect it to the connector on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing...
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Failure to the computer. 98 Hard-Drive Assembly CAUTION: Before turning on page 81. 8 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 20 in damage to do so may result in "Replacing the System Board" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
Failure to the computer. 98 Hard-Drive Assembly CAUTION: Before turning on page 81. 8 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 20 in damage to do so may result in "Replacing the System Board" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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... charge when the computer is powered on the computer to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. The USB PowerShare feature allows...
... charge when the computer is powered on the computer to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. The USB PowerShare feature allows...
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... the battery charge status. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the power states. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is enabled. Turns on page 26. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. For more information on the ... is enabled. For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on page 26. 2 Hard-drive activity light - A solid white light indicates that wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light -
... the battery charge status. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the power states. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is enabled. Turns on page 26. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. For more information on the ... is enabled. For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on page 26. 2 Hard-drive activity light - A solid white light indicates that wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light -
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... for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. 54 If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If you are unable to an earlier version of Windows. 2. If a program...
... for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. 54 If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If you are unable to an earlier version of Windows. 2. If a program...
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... consumed by each day. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, warranty status, and alerts on your hard drive, and track the changes ...made to your computer. Monitor system events and changes over time. PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system ...
... consumed by each day. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, warranty status, and alerts on your hard drive, and track the changes ...made to your computer. Monitor system events and changes over time. PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system ...
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Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. 58 The ePSA includes a series of diagnostic tests for technical assistance. Using Support Tools Hardware...
Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. 58 The ePSA includes a series of diagnostic tests for technical assistance. Using Support Tools Hardware...
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INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of System Restore and Dell 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...may not ship with your computer. 60 If possible, backup your computer. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of...
INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of System Restore and Dell 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...may not ship with your computer. 60 If possible, backup your computer. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of...
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... Turn on your computer and try again. 5. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on) connected to the computer and remove...system logo appears, continue to wait until you purchased your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 66) to restore your computer, while preserving the data files. Select ...
... Turn on your computer and try again. 5. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on) connected to the computer and remove...system logo appears, continue to wait until you purchased your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 66) to restore your computer, while preserving the data files. Select ...
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... your computer. Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Follow the instructions on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your computer and try again. 3. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Insert the system recovery disc or..., it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the 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. You can use of the...
... your computer. Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Follow the instructions on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your computer and try again. 3. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Insert the system recovery disc or..., it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the 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. You can use of the...
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... computer. This option restores your operating system. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to restore your computer and try again. 66 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or... your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you...
... computer. This option restores your operating system. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to restore your computer and try again. 66 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or... your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you...
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... Next. Restoring Your Operating System 8. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. Click Finish to...
... Next. Restoring Your Operating System 8. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. Click Finish to...
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... a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 75), indicating the tests that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on page 58). 4. Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information, ..., such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, ensure that you have run and any error messages reported by Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on any other storage device in the product. Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly ...
... a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 75), indicating the tests that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on page 58). 4. Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information, ..., such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, ensure that you have run and any error messages reported by Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on any other storage device in the product. Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly ...
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...INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer may void your Service Tag/Express Service Code - For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on page 57 for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features support.dell....com upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, ...
...INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer may void your Service Tag/Express Service Code - For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on page 57 for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features support.dell....com upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, ...
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for operating - measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G NonOperating 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) ...
for operating - measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G NonOperating 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) ...