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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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... a shallow layer of magnetic material, with most existing computers. Generally, you manually delete it. Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). A typical HDD design consists of carbon for protection. Commonly used removable storage devices include: • Optical discs • Memory cards • Magnetic tapes Storage 37 The platters...
... a shallow layer of magnetic material, with most existing computers. Generally, you manually delete it. Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). A typical HDD design consists of carbon for protection. Commonly used removable storage devices include: • Optical discs • Memory cards • Magnetic tapes Storage 37 The platters...
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eSATA ports can be standalone or can be added and removed while the device and computer are two kinds of an eSATA/USB combo port. S/PDIF S/PDIF is a standard for special drivers or perform complicated set ... by optical fiber with RCA connectors IEEE 1394 The IEEE 1394 interface is a bus technology designed to connect external mass storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, to your computer to use - eSATA Connector eSATA is a serial bus interface standard and enables simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth isochronous (real-time) data...
eSATA ports can be standalone or can be added and removed while the device and computer are two kinds of an eSATA/USB combo port. S/PDIF S/PDIF is a standard for special drivers or perform complicated set ... by optical fiber with RCA connectors IEEE 1394 The IEEE 1394 interface is a bus technology designed to connect external mass storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, to your computer to use - eSATA Connector eSATA is a serial bus interface standard and enables simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth isochronous (real-time) data...
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...removal, wireless network setup, and more information about your system performance. View detailed information about My Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, see which program occupies the maximum memory on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hard drive...can also 114 Solution Station Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on your hard drive. -- Get Help - The control panel also provides links to access: PC Checkup-Run hardware diagnostics, see dell.com/dellsupportcenter. Manage your computer each type of ...
...removal, wireless network setup, and more information about your system performance. View detailed information about My Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, see which program occupies the maximum memory on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hard drive...can also 114 Solution Station Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on your hard drive. -- Get Help - The control panel also provides links to access: PC Checkup-Run hardware diagnostics, see dell.com/dellsupportcenter. Manage your computer each type of ...
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...; when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Backup and Recovery Dell Backup and Recovery - CAUTION: Although Dell Backup and Recovery is recommended that you received your computer. Dell Backup and Recovery has two versions: • Dell Backup and Recovery Basic • Dell Backup and Recovery Professional Dell Backup and Recovery Features Restore your computer using...
...; when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Backup and Recovery Dell Backup and Recovery - CAUTION: Although Dell Backup and Recovery is recommended that you received your computer. Dell Backup and Recovery has two versions: • Dell Backup and Recovery Basic • Dell Backup and Recovery Professional Dell Backup and Recovery Features Restore your computer using...
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...Options window appears. 4. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you do not want to wait until you purchased the... screen appears. Select Repair Your Computer. This option restores your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. then, shut down your computer). 7. Any programs or files added since you received your...
...Options window appears. 4. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you do not want to wait until you purchased the... screen appears. Select Repair Your Computer. This option restores your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. then, shut down your computer). 7. Any programs or files added since you received your...
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... you are an expert computer user. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change the settings in your computer to appear and then press immediately. If you add, change, or remove any hardware in system setup unless you are an expert computer...press immediately once the prompt appears. Then, shut down your computer. 2. The BIOS is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. When the DELL logo is the first program that the keyboard has initialized. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to load ...
... you are an expert computer user. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change the settings in your computer to appear and then press immediately. If you add, change, or remove any hardware in system setup unless you are an expert computer...press immediately once the prompt appears. Then, shut down your computer. 2. The BIOS is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. When the DELL logo is the first program that the keyboard has initialized. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to load ...
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... 11 4 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 5 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure 19 8 Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 9 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 23 Prerequisites 23 Procedure 23 10 Replacing the...
... 11 4 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 5 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure 19 8 Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 9 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 23 Prerequisites 23 Procedure 23 10 Replacing the...
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... not remove the hard drive while the computer is in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from the system board. 1 1 screws (2) 2 2 hard-drive assembly Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly | 23 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com...
... not remove the hard drive while the computer is in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from the system board. 1 1 screws (2) 2 2 hard-drive assembly Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly | 23 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com...
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3 Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base. 2 1 1 hard-drive assembly 2 pull-tab 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 hard-drive bracket 24 | Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly
3 Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base. 2 1 1 hard-drive assembly 2 pull-tab 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 hard-drive bracket 24 | Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly
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...See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 37. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. You must enter the Service Tag in the system board. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the...the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. For additional safety best practices information, see "Entering the Service Tag in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from step 1 to ...
...See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 37. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. You must enter the Service Tag in the system board. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the...the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. For additional safety best practices information, see "Entering the Service Tag in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from step 1 to ...
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... Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to the manufacturer's instructions. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 31. 7 Remove the system ...Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the System Board" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 45. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 51 See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 27. 6 Remove...
... Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to the manufacturer's instructions. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 31. 7 Remove the system ...Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the System Board" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 45. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 51 See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 27. 6 Remove...
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...15. 2 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 45. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 31. 6 Remove the wireless mini-card. Removing...on page 23. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 9. Removing the Heat-Sink | 55...
...15. 2 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 45. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 31. 6 Remove the wireless mini-card. Removing...on page 23. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 9. Removing the Heat-Sink | 55...
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... page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the System Board" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard-Drive...
... page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the System Board" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard-Drive...
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.... Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. Removing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. After...
.... Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. Removing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. After...
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... 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery.
... 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery.
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... "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 31. 7 Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove...
... "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 31. 7 Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove...
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... safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions...
... safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions...
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... Display Bezel" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. Removing the Display Panel | 83 See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 69. 8 Remove the display bezel. Removing the Display Panel WARNING: Before...
... Display Bezel" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. Removing the Display Panel | 83 See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 69. 8 Remove the display bezel. Removing the Display Panel WARNING: Before...
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... Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 75. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard. Removing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly...
... Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 75. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard. Removing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly...