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Touchscreen Gestures 30 Zoom 30 Dwell 31 Flick 31 Scroll 31 Rotate 32 Keyboard 33 Backlit Keyboard 34 Keyboard Connection Types 35 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code 36 Locating the Label on Your Computer 36 Using Dell's Online System Profiler 36 Storage 36 About Storage Devices 36 Internal Storage Devices 37 Hard Drives 37 Solid-State Drives 37 Removable Storage Devices 37 Optical Discs 38 Memory Cards 38 Memory Module 39 System Board 40 Processor 42 Computer Fan 43 Heat Sink 43 Thermal Grease 44 4 Contents
Touchscreen Gestures 30 Zoom 30 Dwell 31 Flick 31 Scroll 31 Rotate 32 Keyboard 33 Backlit Keyboard 34 Keyboard Connection Types 35 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code 36 Locating the Label on Your Computer 36 Using Dell's Online System Profiler 36 Storage 36 About Storage Devices 36 Internal Storage Devices 37 Hard Drives 37 Solid-State Drives 37 Removable Storage Devices 37 Optical Discs 38 Memory Cards 38 Memory Module 39 System Board 40 Processor 42 Computer Fan 43 Heat Sink 43 Thermal Grease 44 4 Contents
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... your computer without turning the computer off are called internal storage devices. Removable Storage Devices Removable storage devices that you can remove from and written to store data. A typical HDD design consists of magnetic material, with most existing computers. The hard disk drive is the data center of carbon for protection. The platters are made...
... your computer without turning the computer off are called internal storage devices. Removable Storage Devices Removable storage devices that you can remove from and written to store data. A typical HDD design consists of magnetic material, with most existing computers. The hard disk drive is the data center of carbon for protection. The platters are made...
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eSATA cables can be added and removed while the device and computer are two kinds of S/PDIF connections: • Optical - With IEEE 1394-compatible products and systems, you to set -ups. • ... such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. eSATA Connector eSATA is a bus technology designed to connect external mass storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, to USB 2.0 or FireWire 800. There are turned on your computer. Set up to use of an eSATA/USB combo port. Uses a thin serial...
eSATA cables can be added and removed while the device and computer are two kinds of S/PDIF connections: • Optical - With IEEE 1394-compatible products and systems, you to set -ups. • ... such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. eSATA Connector eSATA is a bus technology designed to connect external mass storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, to USB 2.0 or FireWire 800. There are turned on your computer. Set up to use of an eSATA/USB combo port. Uses a thin serial...
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...also provides links to access: PC Checkup-Run hardware diagnostics, see dell.com/dellsupportcenter. This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events, and restoration points on your hard drive. -- Access system recovery tools that help improve your hardware and... operating system configurations; Featured services include a free PC Health Check to optimize and speed up your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless ...
...also provides links to access: PC Checkup-Run hardware diagnostics, see dell.com/dellsupportcenter. This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events, and restoration points on your hard drive. -- Access system recovery tools that help improve your hardware and... operating system configurations; Featured services include a free PC Health Check to optimize and speed up your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless ...
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... to install on a newly installed hard drive Dell Backup and Recovery Dell Backup and Recovery - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery has two versions: • Dell Backup and Recovery Basic • Dell Backup and Recovery Professional Dell Backup and Recovery Features Restore your...operating system failure prevents the use of applications you received your computer before using Dell Backup and Recovery. Windows 8 CAUTION: Using Dell Backup and Recovery permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you need to factory state Create system recovery...
... to install on a newly installed hard drive Dell Backup and Recovery Dell Backup and Recovery - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery has two versions: • Dell Backup and Recovery Basic • Dell Backup and Recovery Professional Dell Backup and Recovery Features Restore your...operating system failure prevents the use of applications you received your computer before using Dell Backup and Recovery. Windows 8 CAUTION: Using Dell Backup and Recovery permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you need to factory state Create system recovery...
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... access the command prompt, type administrator in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer. Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on as the last method to restore your computer...
... access the command prompt, type administrator in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer. Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on as the last method to restore your computer...
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..., optical drive, and so on. Incorrect configuration can cause your computer and try again. If you press before the prompt appears or after you add, change, or remove any hardware in system setup unless you are an expert computer user. When the DELL logo is displayed,... your computer to work incorrectly. Certain changes can cause your computer to work incorrectly or damage your computer. 2. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration unless you are an expert computer user. System Setup (BIOS...
..., optical drive, and so on. Incorrect configuration can cause your computer and try again. If you press before the prompt appears or after you add, change, or remove any hardware in system setup unless you are an expert computer user. When the DELL logo is displayed,... your computer to work incorrectly. Certain changes can cause your computer to work incorrectly or damage your computer. 2. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration unless you are an expert computer user. System Setup (BIOS...
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...31 Procedure 32 12 Replacing the Battery 33 Procedure 33 Postrequisites 33 13 Removing the Hard Drive 35 Prerequisites 35 Procedure 36 14 Replacing the Hard Drive 37 Procedure 37 Postrequisites 37 15 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 39 Prerequisites 39 Procedure 40 16 Replacing the Wireless... Mini-Card 41 Procedure 41 Postrequisites 42 17 Removing the mSATA Card 43 Prerequisites 43 ...
...31 Procedure 32 12 Replacing the Battery 33 Procedure 33 Postrequisites 33 13 Removing the Hard Drive 35 Prerequisites 35 Procedure 36 14 Replacing the Hard Drive 37 Procedure 37 Postrequisites 37 15 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 39 Prerequisites 39 Procedure 40 16 Replacing the Wireless... Mini-Card 41 Procedure 41 Postrequisites 42 17 Removing the mSATA Card 43 Prerequisites 43 ...
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... Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Before You Begin" on page 7. CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 19. 4 Remove the palm-rest assembly. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 25. 5 Remove the battery. 13 Removing the Hard Drive WARNING...
... Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Before You Begin" on page 7. CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 19. 4 Remove the palm-rest assembly. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 25. 5 Remove the battery. 13 Removing the Hard Drive WARNING...
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Procedure 1 Slide the hard-drive assembly toward the front of the computer to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the connector on the system board. 2 Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base. 1 1 hard drive 3 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 4 Slide the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket. 1 2 3 1 screws (4) 3 hard drive 36 | Removing the Hard Drive 2 hard drive bracket
Procedure 1 Slide the hard-drive assembly toward the front of the computer to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the connector on the system board. 2 Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base. 1 1 hard drive 3 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 4 Slide the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket. 1 2 3 1 screws (4) 3 hard drive 36 | Removing the Hard Drive 2 hard drive bracket
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... Your Computer" on page 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 35. 7 Remove the wireless Mini-Card. See "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 31. 6 Remove the hard drive. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 39. 8 Remove the mSATA card. 23 Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working...
... Your Computer" on page 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 35. 7 Remove the wireless Mini-Card. See "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 31. 6 Remove the hard drive. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 39. 8 Remove the mSATA card. 23 Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working...
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... Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. See "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 15. 3 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 19. 4 Remove the palm-rest assembly. It is recommended that shipped with the same or equivalent type. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31. 6 Remove the hard drive. 25 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside...
... Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. See "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 15. 3 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 19. 4 Remove the palm-rest assembly. It is recommended that shipped with the same or equivalent type. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31. 6 Remove the hard drive. 25 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside...
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... page 15. 3 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 11. 2 Remove the optical drive. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 35. 7 Remove the wireless Mini-Card. See "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 19. 4 Remove the palm-rest assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. 27 Removing the Thermal-Cooling...
... page 15. 3 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 11. 2 Remove the optical drive. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 35. 7 Remove the wireless Mini-Card. See "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 19. 4 Remove the palm-rest assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. 27 Removing the Thermal-Cooling...
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... wireless Mini-Card. See "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 11. 2 Remove the optical drive. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 43. 9 Remove the system board. See "Removing the mSATA Card" on page 25. 5 Remove the battery. See "Removing the System Board" on page...
... wireless Mini-Card. See "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 11. 2 Remove the optical drive. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 43. 9 Remove the system board. See "Removing the mSATA Card" on page 25. 5 Remove the battery. See "Removing the System Board" on page...
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... Assembly" on page 25. 5 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Remove the optical drive. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 31. 6 Remove the hard drive. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 39. 8 Remove the mSATA card. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card...
... Assembly" on page 25. 5 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Remove the optical drive. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 31. 6 Remove the hard drive. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 39. 8 Remove the mSATA card. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card...
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...-Card. See "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 31. 6 Remove the hard drive. Removing the Display Hinges | 79 See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 9. See "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 25. 5 Remove the battery. See "Removing the System Board" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. After...
...-Card. See "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 31. 6 Remove the hard drive. Removing the Display Hinges | 79 See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 9. See "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 25. 5 Remove the battery. See "Removing the System Board" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. After...
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... 11. 2 Remove the optical drive. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 71. 11 Remove the display bezel. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 19. 4 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 75. 12 Remove the display hinges. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. 35 Removing the Display...
... 11. 2 Remove the optical drive. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 71. 11 Remove the display bezel. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 19. 4 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 75. 12 Remove the display hinges. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. 35 Removing the Display...
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See "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 15. 3 Remove the keyboard. Removing the Camera Module | 89 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 35. 7 Remove the wireless Mini-Card. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 25. 5 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page...
See "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 15. 3 Remove the keyboard. Removing the Camera Module | 89 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 35. 7 Remove the wireless Mini-Card. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 25. 5 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page...