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 you...
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 you...
Service Manual
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NOTE: After you see "Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS" on the computer. Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is installed properly. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press as soon as you have replaced the system board, enter the computer ... CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that the main battery is plugged 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). Failure to do...
NOTE: After you see "Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS" on the computer. Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is installed properly. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press as soon as you have replaced the system board, enter the computer ... CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that the main battery is plugged 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). Failure to do...
Service Manual
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...again, click Start Over on the top right of product in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer. If you have your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your...Product Family list. The file downloads to save the file on the computer. 2 Go to step 4. b Select the type of the menu. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on your desktop. 7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is located on the screen...
...again, click Start Over on the top right of product in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer. If you have your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your...Product Family list. The file downloads to save the file on the computer. 2 Go to step 4. b Select the type of the menu. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on your desktop. 7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is located on the screen...
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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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...render your computer unusable and you will take some time to complete. 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 purchase. NOTE: For optimal ...performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an...
...render your computer unusable and you will take some time to complete. 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 purchase. NOTE: For optimal ...performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an...
Setup Guide
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator Light Status solid white breathing white off Computer State(s) on standby off Battery Charging and then click .... Click Start . 3. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. To disable the battery charging feature: 1. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. Disabling Battery Charging You may...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator Light Status solid white breathing white off Computer State(s) on standby off Battery Charging and then click .... Click Start . 3. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. To disable the battery charging feature: 1. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. Disabling Battery Charging You may...
Setup Guide
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.... Function Key First - button to perform the associated multimedia action. Press during the Power on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. This is active only in the operating system. For multimedia action, press + the required multimedia... key. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. For function, press + the...
.... Function Key First - button to perform the associated multimedia action. Press during the Power on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. This is active only in the operating system. For multimedia action, press + the required multimedia... key. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. For function, press + the...
Setup Guide
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... card or chip failure Processor failure Display failure BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. Possible system board failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for... your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 56 or "Contacting Dell" on page 76) for assistance. ...
... card or chip failure Processor failure Display failure BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. Possible system board failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for... your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 56 or "Contacting Dell" on page 76) for assistance. ...
Setup Guide
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In the search results, select the option that you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. 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, ... problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. The ePSA includes a series of diagnostic tests for technical assistance. To start the search. 3. Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 53 and run...
In the search results, select the option that you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. 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, ... problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. The ePSA includes a series of diagnostic tests for technical assistance. To start the search. 3. Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 53 and run...