Service Manual
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Removing the Display Brackets 62 Replacing the Display Brackets 63 14 Camera Module 65 Removing the Camera Module 65 Replacing the Camera Module 66 15 Hinge Cover 69 Removing the Hinge Cover 69 Replacing the Hinge Cover 71 16 VGA Connector Board 73 Removing the VGA Connector Board 73 Replacing the VGA Connector Board 74 17 System Board 77 Removing the System Board 77 Replacing the System Board 81 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 82 18 Speakers 83 Removing the Speakers 83 Replacing the Speakers 84 6 Contents
Removing the Display Brackets 62 Replacing the Display Brackets 63 14 Camera Module 65 Removing the Camera Module 65 Replacing the Camera Module 66 15 Hinge Cover 69 Removing the Hinge Cover 69 Replacing the Hinge Cover 71 16 VGA Connector Board 73 Removing the VGA Connector Board 73 Replacing the VGA Connector Board 74 17 System Board 77 Removing the System Board 77 Replacing the System Board 81 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 82 18 Speakers 83 Removing the Speakers 83 Replacing the Speakers 84 6 Contents
Service Manual
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.... Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before...
.... Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before...
Service Manual
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... that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 20 Replace any cards or blanks removed from the 8-in the BIOS of the replacement system board. 22 Enter the service tag (see the Dell logo to enter the system setup program. 4 Navigate to the computer. 21 Turn on page 82). Entering the ...Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in the BIOS" on the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer...
... that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 20 Replace any cards or blanks removed from the 8-in the BIOS of the replacement system board. 22 Enter the service tag (see the Dell logo to enter the system setup program. 4 Navigate to the computer. 21 Turn on page 82). Entering the ...Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in the BIOS" on the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer...
Service Manual
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...Enter a Tag. The file downloads to your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your desktop and is available or when replacing the ...system board. b Select the type of the menu. Flashing the BIOS 105 NOTE: If you do not have your ...
...Enter a Tag. The file downloads to your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your desktop and is available or when replacing the ...system board. b Select the type of the menu. Flashing the BIOS 105 NOTE: If you do not have your ...
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8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 106 Flashing the BIOS
8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 106 Flashing the BIOS
Setup Guide
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... reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at the time of your computer, it is ...preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so...
... reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at the time of your computer, it is ...preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so...
Setup Guide
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Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on page 51. Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 27 To disable the battery charging feature: 1. Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on... power problems, see "Power Problems" on an airplane flight. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power...
Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on page 51. Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 27 To disable the battery charging feature: 1. Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on... power problems, see "Power Problems" on an airplane flight. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power...
Setup Guide
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... or the Windows Mobility Center. Press any function key to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. You can configure the multimedia control keys on Self Test (POST) to perform the associated function. Function Key First - System Setup 1. In the ... Center. 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. Multimedia Key First - For function, press + the required function key. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. Press any multimedia key to launch 34...
... or the Windows Mobility Center. Press any function key to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. You can configure the multimedia control keys on Self Test (POST) to perform the associated function. Function Key First - System Setup 1. In the ... Center. 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. Multimedia Key First - For function, press + the required function key. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. Press any multimedia key to launch 34...
Setup Guide
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BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your ...problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight 50 Possible Problem Possible system board failure - NOTE: ...To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76. If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for advanced service instructions. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting ...
BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your ...problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight 50 Possible Problem Possible system board failure - NOTE: ...To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76. If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for advanced service instructions. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting ...
Setup Guide
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...follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. In the search results, select the option that you want to resolve the incompatibility. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you run Dell Diagnostics before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on . 58 To ...enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in the system setup utility and is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, ...
...follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. In the search results, select the option that you want to resolve the incompatibility. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you run Dell Diagnostics before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on . 58 To ...enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in the system setup utility and is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, ...