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... the Battery Charge 54 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 54 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 55 Charge Gauge 55 Low-Battery Warning 56 Conserving Battery Power 56 Power Management Modes 56 Standby and Sleep Mode 56 Hibernate Mode 57 Configuring Power Management Settings 58 Accessing Power Options Properties 58 Charging the Battery 58 Replacing the Battery 59 Storing a Battery 60...
... the Battery Charge 54 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 54 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 55 Charge Gauge 55 Low-Battery Warning 56 Conserving Battery Power 56 Power Management Modes 56 Standby and Sleep Mode 56 Hibernate Mode 57 Configuring Power Management Settings 58 Accessing Power Options Properties 58 Charging the Battery 58 Replacing the Battery 59 Storing a Battery 60...
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... FCM 179 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 180 Removing the Card 180 Replacing the Card 181 Coin-Cell Battery 181 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 181 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 182 13 Dell™ QuickSet Features 183 14 Traveling With Your Computer 185 Identifying Your Computer 185 Packing the Computer 185 Travel Tips...
... FCM 179 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 180 Removing the Card 180 Replacing the Card 181 Coin-Cell Battery 181 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 181 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 182 13 Dell™ QuickSet Features 183 14 Traveling With Your Computer 185 Identifying Your Computer 185 Packing the Computer 185 Travel Tips...
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...fan or the computer. Provides information on the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 153. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 59 for the Dell Travel Remote. Stores software and data. Fan ... N - C E L L B A T T E R Y C O M P A R T M E N T - R I G H T S P E A K E R - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 53). About Your Computer 33 Compartment that contains the DIMM B memory module and the coin-cell...
...fan or the computer. Provides information on the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 153. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 59 for the Dell Travel Remote. Stores software and data. Fan ... N - C E L L B A T T E R Y C O M P A R T M E N T - R I G H T S P E A K E R - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 53). About Your Computer 33 Compartment that contains the DIMM B memory module and the coin-cell...
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... the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of a lithium-ion battery (see "Battery Disposal" in your Dell computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Replace the battery only with extreme care. CAUTION...
... the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of a lithium-ion battery (see "Battery Disposal" in your Dell computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Replace the battery only with extreme care. CAUTION...
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... remains, and you can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status button) • Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button on the battery charge gauge, you should consider replacing the battery (see "Battery" on page 198 for at least 3 seconds...pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is largely determined by using the charge gauge on , the battery has no charge. To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. Using a Battery 55 Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can show a ...
... remains, and you can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status button) • Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button on the battery charge gauge, you should consider replacing the battery (see "Battery" on page 198 for at least 3 seconds...pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is largely determined by using the charge gauge on , the battery has no charge. To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. Using a Battery 55 Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can show a ...
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... 1 minute to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other computers with the computer in Sleep state, you choose to replace the battery with your Dell computer. The battery is designed to keep them open. 5 Slide the battery out of fire or explosion. Using a Battery 59 To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is...
... 1 minute to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other computers with the computer in Sleep state, you choose to replace the battery with your Dell computer. The battery is designed to keep them open. 5 Slide the battery out of fire or explosion. Using a Battery 59 To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is...
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1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latches (2) To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 60 Using a Battery A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 58) before you store your computer for an extended period of time.
1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latches (2) To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 60 Using a Battery A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 58) before you store your computer for an extended period of time.
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... properly inserted into the drive and try again. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet; ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of ... feature. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be listed. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Contact Dell (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 107). U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I T H A D E L L...
... properly inserted into the drive and try again. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet; ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of ... feature. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be listed. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Contact Dell (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 107). U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I T H A D E L L...
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... surface (such as a connector on the cable itself. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5 Turn the computer over. 6 Slide and click the battery release latches. 7 Slide the battery out of the computer). NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the computer, perform the...you disconnect the cable. NOTE: To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this type of cable, press in on page 154). Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; Adding and Replacing Parts 155 if you are correctly oriented and aligned. Also, before you connect...
... surface (such as a connector on the cable itself. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 5 Turn the computer over. 6 Slide and click the battery release latches. 7 Slide the battery out of the computer). NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the computer, perform the...you disconnect the cable. NOTE: To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this type of cable, press in on page 154). Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; Adding and Replacing Parts 155 if you are correctly oriented and aligned. Also, before you connect...
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... To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on page 140). 156 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is on page 154) before removing the ...an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 89) and the 8-in-1 memory card reader (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on or in Sleep state. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch (2) 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on...
... To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on page 140). 156 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is on page 154) before removing the ...an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 89) and the 8-in-1 memory card reader (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on or in Sleep state. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch (2) 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on...
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...battery from right to left, and remove it will open. Removing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as it . 160 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing..., follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on the right side. 4 Ease the hinge cover up, moving from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on ...
...battery from right to left, and remove it will open. Removing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as it . 160 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing..., follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on the right side. 4 Ease the hinge cover up, moving from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on ...
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..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 47. Adding and Replacing Parts 161 1 2 1 hinge cover 2 scribe Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Insert the left edge of the hinge cover. 2 Press from left to the system board, you must remove the...
..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 47. Adding and Replacing Parts 161 1 2 1 hinge cover 2 scribe Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Insert the left edge of the hinge cover. 2 Press from left to the system board, you must remove the...
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...error message indicates this failure. 1 2 1 tab 2 notch 3 Replace the memory module cover. 4 Replace the keyboard and hinge cover. 5 Insert the battery into place. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself...-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 6 Turn on the computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 165 If you do not feel the click, remove the module ...
...error message indicates this failure. 1 2 1 tab 2 notch 3 Replace the memory module cover. 4 Replace the keyboard and hinge cover. 5 Insert the battery into place. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself...-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 6 Turn on the computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 165 If you do not feel the click, remove the module ...
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...then click Properties→General. • Windows Vista® - Right-click the My Computer icon on the back of the computer). 166 Adding and Replacing Parts Removing the DIMM B Memory Module The DIMM B memory module is located under the memory module cover on the bottom of the computer. 1 Follow... the captive screw on the memory module cover (see "Bottom View" on page 32), and remove the cover. 1 2 1 memory module/coin-cell battery compartment 2 captive screw NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.
...then click Properties→General. • Windows Vista® - Right-click the My Computer icon on the back of the computer). 166 Adding and Replacing Parts Removing the DIMM B Memory Module The DIMM B memory module is located under the memory module cover on the bottom of the computer. 1 Follow... the captive screw on the memory module cover (see "Bottom View" on page 32), and remove the cover. 1 2 1 memory module/coin-cell battery compartment 2 captive screw NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.
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... the computer. 1 2 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to your computer and an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on your computer. 3 Replace the memory module cover. 4 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to close may damage your desktop, then click Properties→General. • Windows Vista®... the system configuration information. As the computer boots, it . Click the Windows Vista Start button , right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 168 Adding and Replacing Parts
... the computer. 1 2 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to your computer and an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on your computer. 3 Replace the memory module cover. 4 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to close may damage your desktop, then click Properties→General. • Windows Vista®... the system configuration information. As the computer boots, it . Click the Windows Vista Start button , right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 168 Adding and Replacing Parts
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..., slide the SIM into the compartment with the cut-off corner of the card facing away from the compartment. 2 1 1 battery bay 2 SIM Adding and Replacing Parts 169 Verizon, Sprint, and Telus do not use SIMs. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) ...
..., slide the SIM into the compartment with the cut-off corner of the card facing away from the compartment. 2 1 1 battery bay 2 SIM Adding and Replacing Parts 169 Verizon, Sprint, and Telus do not use SIMs. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) ...
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...working inside the computer. If you begin any of the Mini Card compartment and remove the cover. 2 1 1 captive screws (2) 2 cover 170 Adding and Replacing Parts Your computer supports three types of wireless Mini Cards: • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) • Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN..., follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you ordered a wireless Mini Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
...working inside the computer. If you begin any of the Mini Card compartment and remove the cover. 2 1 1 captive screws (2) 2 cover 170 Adding and Replacing Parts Your computer supports three types of wireless Mini Cards: • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) • Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN..., follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you ordered a wireless Mini Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
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If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it out from the battery bay before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 153. 2 Remove the hinge ... Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from under the securing tabs. 3 4 2 1 1 securing tab 3 securing tab 2 card 4 cable 180 Adding and...
If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it out from the battery bay before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 153. 2 Remove the hinge ... Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from under the securing tabs. 3 4 2 1 1 securing tab 3 securing tab 2 card 4 cable 180 Adding and...
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... gauge, 55 charging, 58 checking the charge, 54 performance, 53 power meter, 55 removing, 59 replacing coin-cell battery, 181 storing, 60 BD. See Blu-ray Disc blank cards ExpressCards, 87 memory card, 91 removing, 89, 92 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, ... CD-RW drive problems, 115 drive problems, 115 Check Disk, 116 cleaning display, 206 keyboard, 206 media, 208 mouse, 207 touch pad, 207 coin-cell battery replacing, 181 Index 229 Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 91 A audio device connecting, 69 enabling, 84 audio.
... gauge, 55 charging, 58 checking the charge, 54 performance, 53 power meter, 55 removing, 59 replacing coin-cell battery, 181 storing, 60 BD. See Blu-ray Disc blank cards ExpressCards, 87 memory card, 91 removing, 89, 92 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, ... CD-RW drive problems, 115 drive problems, 115 Check Disk, 116 cleaning display, 206 keyboard, 206 media, 208 mouse, 207 touch pad, 207 coin-cell battery replacing, 181 Index 229 Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 91 A audio device connecting, 69 enabling, 84 audio.
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.... 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the mylar sleeve. 1 coin-cell battery 3 battery cable connector 2 mylar sleeve Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Follow the procedures in the Product...
.... 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the mylar sleeve. 1 coin-cell battery 3 battery cable connector 2 mylar sleeve Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Follow the procedures in the Product...