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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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... stored in electrical circuits. The platters are made from your computer are called internal storage devices. Hard Drives An HDD contains magnetically coated platters that rotate on internal storage devices is generally stored till you can remove from a non-magnetic material, usually aluminum alloy or glass, and are coated with a shallow layer of...
... stored in electrical circuits. The platters are made from your computer are called internal storage devices. Hard Drives An HDD contains magnetically coated platters that rotate on internal storage devices is generally stored till you can remove from a non-magnetic material, usually aluminum alloy or glass, and are coated with a shallow layer of...
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Key Features • Digital - eSATA cables can be added and removed while the device and computer are two kinds of S/PDIF connections: • Optical - This connection allows you can be extended to 100 meters or more ... be present in digital format. Uses a thin serial cable that, through the use of an eSATA/USB combo port. Provides better signal quality as hard drives and optical drives, to your computer to the S/PDIF input on . 94 eSATA Connector S/PDIF S/PDIF is a standard for special drivers or perform complicated set up...
Key Features • Digital - eSATA cables can be added and removed while the device and computer are two kinds of S/PDIF connections: • Optical - This connection allows you can be extended to 100 meters or more ... be present in digital format. Uses a thin serial cable that, through the use of an eSATA/USB combo port. Provides better signal quality as hard drives and optical drives, to your computer to the S/PDIF input on . 94 eSATA Connector S/PDIF S/PDIF is a standard for special drivers or perform complicated set up...
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...hardware diagnostics, see dell.com/dellsupportcenter. Monitor system events and changes over time. Backup and Recovery - Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on your hard drive using a visual ...representation of file. • Performance and Configuration History - For more . Featured services include a free PC Health Check to : -- Solution Station Solution Station is a one of the following support categories depending on your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal...
...hardware diagnostics, see dell.com/dellsupportcenter. Monitor system events and changes over time. Backup and Recovery - Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on your hard drive using a visual ...representation of file. • Performance and Configuration History - For more . Featured services include a free PC Health Check to : -- Solution Station Solution Station is a one of the following support categories depending on your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal...
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...need to factory state Create system recovery media on your data files before using the Dell Backup and Recovery. Windows 8 CAUTION: Using Dell Backup and Recovery permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you backup your computer, it is designed to ... Dell Backup and Recovery • when installing the factory image on your system back to install on a newly installed hard drive Dell Backup and Recovery Dell Backup and Recovery - Dell Backup and Recovery has two versions: • Dell Backup and Recovery Basic • Dell Backup and Recovery Professional Dell...
...need to factory state Create system recovery media on your data files before using the Dell Backup and Recovery. Windows 8 CAUTION: Using Dell Backup and Recovery permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you backup your computer, it is designed to ... Dell Backup and Recovery • when installing the factory image on your system back to install on a newly installed hard drive Dell Backup and Recovery Dell Backup and Recovery - Dell Backup and Recovery has two versions: • Dell Backup and Recovery Basic • Dell Backup and Recovery Professional Dell...
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... the recovery options, log on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press few times to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 132 Dell Factory Image Restore Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on...
... the recovery options, log on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press few times to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 132 Dell Factory Image Restore Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on...
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...and try again. This prompt appears quickly and is to work incorrectly. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration unless you are ... computer when you turn it is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. When the DELL logo is recommended that you note the current system setup configuration for the F2 prompt ...continue to : • Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in system setup unless you press before the prompt appears or after the prompt...
...and try again. This prompt appears quickly and is to work incorrectly. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration unless you are ... computer when you turn it is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. When the DELL logo is recommended that you note the current system setup configuration for the F2 prompt ...continue to : • Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in system setup unless you press before the prompt appears or after the prompt...
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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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Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the system board. 1 1 screws (2) 2 2 hard-drive assembly Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly | 23 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with...
Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the system board. 1 1 screws (2) 2 2 hard-drive assembly Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly | 23 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with...
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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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...system setup" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard. Removing the System Board | 45 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37. You must enter the Service Tag in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables ...see "Entering the Service Tag in the system board. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you can reconnect them ...
...system setup" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard. Removing the System Board | 45 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37. You must enter the Service Tag in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables ...see "Entering the Service Tag in the system board. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you can reconnect them ...
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... 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 45. Discard used coin-cell batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. It is recommended that shipped with the same or equivalent type. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the System Board" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly.
... 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 45. Discard used coin-cell batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. It is recommended that shipped with the same or equivalent type. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the System Board" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly.
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... computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 2 Remove the hard-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31. 6 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11...
... computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 2 Remove the hard-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31. 6 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11...
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.... 5 Remove the keyboard. Removing the Fan | 59 See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37. 8 Remove the system board. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing...
.... 5 Remove the keyboard. Removing the Fan | 59 See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37. 8 Remove the system board. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing...
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... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Before You Begin" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 37. 8 Remove the system board. After working inside your computer and follow...
... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Before You Begin" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 37. 8 Remove the system board. After working inside your computer and follow...
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... shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 31...
... shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 31...
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...-drive assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 69. 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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. Removing...
...-drive assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 69. 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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. Removing...
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... 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 9. Removing the Display Hinges | 79 After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing...
... 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 9. Removing the Display Hinges | 79 After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing...
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... follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. 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 | 83 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery.
... follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. 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 | 83 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery.
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... Computer" on page 9. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 75. Removing the Camera Module | 89 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 7.
... Computer" on page 9. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 75. Removing the Camera Module | 89 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 7.