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... Restore 132 About Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Operating System Disc 133 About Operating System Disc 133 Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc 133 Diagnostics 137 ... Screen is Blank 142 Desktop 142 Laptop 143 Keyboard Not Working, Not Detected, or Working Intermittently 143 External Keyboard 143 Laptop Keyboard 144 System Setup (BIOS 147 Entering System Setup (BIOS 147 System Setup Screens 148 Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 149 10 Contents
... Restore 132 About Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Operating System Disc 133 About Operating System Disc 133 Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc 133 Diagnostics 137 ... Screen is Blank 142 Desktop 142 Laptop 143 Keyboard Not Working, Not Detected, or Working Intermittently 143 External Keyboard 143 Laptop Keyboard 144 System Setup (BIOS 147 Entering System Setup (BIOS 147 System Setup Screens 148 Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 149 10 Contents
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Changing the Default Boot Sequence 150 Flashing the BIOS 150 Getting Help and Contacting Dell 155 Self-Help Options 155 Accessing Windows Help and Support 155 Contacting Dell 156 Before Calling Dell 159 Computer Maintenance 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Desktops 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Laptops 162 Dell and the Environment 164 Regulatory Compliance Policy 165 Contact...
Changing the Default Boot Sequence 150 Flashing the BIOS 150 Getting Help and Contacting Dell 155 Self-Help Options 155 Accessing Windows Help and Support 155 Contacting Dell 156 Before Calling Dell 159 Computer Maintenance 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Desktops 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Laptops 162 Dell and the Environment 164 Regulatory Compliance Policy 165 Contact...
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... expansion card(s). • Chipset - All other devices connect to the system board to be able to interact with each other. Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - NOTE: Size, shape, and location of the computer. System Board A system board is designed for. 40 System Board...
... expansion card(s). • Chipset - All other devices connect to the system board to be able to interact with each other. Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - NOTE: Size, shape, and location of the computer. System Board A system board is designed for. 40 System Board...
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...software in Windows for issues related to: • configuration • installation • how-to change this option. Getting Help on Computrace Dell provides help on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3. Enabling Computrace 1. Select Activate to enable or Deactivate to [email protected] down your computer. 2. Turn on Computrace through Absolute Software. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. This is to prevent from somebody else enabling or disabling this setting in the BIOS settings, you see www.absolute.com • send e-mails to disable the ...
...software in Windows for issues related to: • configuration • installation • how-to change this option. Getting Help on Computrace Dell provides help on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3. Enabling Computrace 1. Select Activate to enable or Deactivate to [email protected] down your computer. 2. Turn on Computrace through Absolute Software. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. This is to prevent from somebody else enabling or disabling this setting in the BIOS settings, you see www.absolute.com • send e-mails to disable the ...
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... resolution of the screen, and then click Search charm. Beep Codes One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure-BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm away...
... resolution of the screen, and then click Search charm. Beep Codes One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure-BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm away...
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... displayed, wait for future reference. 1. The BIOS is the first program that runs on your computer when you must press immediately once the prompt appears. You can cause your computer. System Setup (BIOS) 147 When the DELL logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized.... System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change the settings in your computer • Set or change a ...
... displayed, wait for future reference. 1. The BIOS is the first program that runs on your computer when you must press immediately once the prompt appears. You can cause your computer. System Setup (BIOS) 147 When the DELL logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized.... System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change the settings in your computer • Set or change a ...
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... or minus (-) to step 4. Turn on the screen 4. For more information, see Entering System Setup (BIOS)). 2. Enter your computer. Click Submit and proceed to change the boot priority of all Dell products b. Click Download Now to restore it. 3. NOTE: Note the current boot sequence in the Service ...Device Configuration menu option and press to move through the list of your computer. Automatically detect my Service Tag for your computer. Locate the BIOS update file for me -- Select one of results appears on the screen. NOTE: Locate the Service Tag of devices. 4. Changing the ...
... or minus (-) to step 4. Turn on the screen 4. For more information, see Entering System Setup (BIOS)). 2. Enter your computer. Click Submit and proceed to change the boot priority of all Dell products b. Click Download Now to restore it. 3. NOTE: Note the current boot sequence in the Service ...Device Configuration menu option and press to move through the list of your computer. Automatically detect my Service Tag for your computer. Locate the BIOS update file for me -- Select one of results appears on the screen. NOTE: Locate the Service Tag of devices. 4. Changing the ...
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.... 6. In the Please select your computer. 8. In the Save As window, select an appropriate location to the folder where you downloaded the BIOS update file. Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on your download method below window, click For Single File Download via Browser, and... Download Now. 7. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. 9. The file icon appears in the folder and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 10.
.... 6. In the Please select your computer. 8. In the Save As window, select an appropriate location to the folder where you downloaded the BIOS update file. Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on your download method below window, click For Single File Download via Browser, and... Download Now. 7. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. 9. The file icon appears in the folder and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 10.
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15 Display 55 Display Assembly 55 Removing the Display Assembly 55 Replacing the Display Assembly 58 Display Bezel 59 Removing the Display Bezel 59 Replacing the Display Bezel 60 Removing the Display Panel 60 Replacing the Display Panel 63 16 Camera Module 65 Removing the Camera Module 65 Replacing the Camera Module 66 17 System Board 67 Removing the System Board 67 Replacing the System Board 69 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 70 18 Flashing the BIOS 71 6 Contents
15 Display 55 Display Assembly 55 Removing the Display Assembly 55 Replacing the Display Assembly 58 Display Bezel 59 Removing the Display Bezel 59 Replacing the Display Bezel 60 Removing the Display Panel 60 Replacing the Display Panel 63 16 Camera Module 65 Removing the Camera Module 65 Replacing the Camera Module 66 17 System Board 67 Removing the System Board 67 Replacing the System Board 69 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 70 18 Flashing the BIOS 71 6 Contents
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... the steps in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools The procedures in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 10 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer...
... the steps in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools The procedures in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 10 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer...
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... so may result in damage to the security tab and enter the service tag in the BIOS" on page 24. 11 Replace the memory module. NOTE: After you have replaced the system board,... enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 16 Enter the service tag. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the ...(s)" on the computer. 3 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4 Navigate to the computer. 15 Turn on page 17. 13 Replace the battery. Entering the Service Tag in and that no stray screws remain...
... so may result in damage to the security tab and enter the service tag in the BIOS" on page 24. 11 Replace the memory module. NOTE: After you have replaced the system board,... enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 16 Enter the service tag. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the ...(s)" on the computer. 3 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4 Navigate to the computer. 15 Turn on page 17. 13 Replace the battery. Entering the Service Tag in and that no stray screws remain...
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...Your Product Model list. The File Download window appears. 6 Click Save to save the file on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. Flashing...bottom of results appear on the top right of product in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to download the latest BIOS file. The file downloads to start over again, click Start Over on the screen. d Select the product model number in the Select Your ...
...Your Product Model list. The File Download window appears. 6 Click Save to save the file on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. Flashing...bottom of results appear on the top right of product in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to download the latest BIOS file. The file downloads to start over again, click Start Over on the screen. d Select the product model number in the Select Your ...