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... Replacing the Camera Module 48 14 System Board 49 Removing the System Board 49 Replacing the System Board 52 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 53 15 Thermal-Cooling Assembly 55 Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 55 Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 57 16 Processor 59 Removing the Processor 59...
... Replacing the Camera Module 48 14 System Board 49 Removing the System Board 49 Replacing the System Board 52 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 53 15 Thermal-Cooling Assembly 55 Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 55 Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 57 16 Processor 59 Removing the Processor 59...
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18 Speakers 67 Removing the Speakers 67 Replacing the Speakers 69 19 Media Card Reader 71 Removing the Media Card Reader 71 Replacing the Media Card Reader 73 20 Daughter Board 75 Removing the Daughter Board 75 Replacing the Daughter Board 77 21 Mini-Card 79 Removing the Mini-Card 79 Replacing the Mini-Card 80 22 Flashing the BIOS 83 Contents | 5
18 Speakers 67 Removing the Speakers 67 Replacing the Speakers 69 19 Media Card Reader 71 Removing the Media Card Reader 71 Replacing the Media Card Reader 73 20 Daughter Board 75 Removing the Daughter Board 75 Replacing the Daughter Board 77 21 Mini-Card 79 Removing the Mini-Card 79 Replacing the Mini-Card 80 22 Flashing the BIOS 83 Contents | 5
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NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that secure the power-adapter port bracket to the computer base. 2 Lift the power-adapter port bracket off the computer base. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 power-adapter port bracket 50 | System Board You must enter the Service Tag in the system board. Procedure NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the BIOS after you replace the system-board assembly. 1 Remove the screws that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system-board assembly.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that secure the power-adapter port bracket to the computer base. 2 Lift the power-adapter port bracket off the computer base. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 power-adapter port bracket 50 | System Board You must enter the Service Tag in the system board. Procedure NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the BIOS after you replace the system-board assembly. 1 Remove the screws that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system-board assembly.
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System Board | 53 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Turn on page 23. 5 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16. 3 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the ...
System Board | 53 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Turn on page 23. 5 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16. 3 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the ...
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... 15. 7 Remove the palm rest. Coin-Cell Battery | 63 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 17. 3 Remove the memory module(s). Discard used batteries...is recommended that shipped with the same or equivalent type. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to the manufacturer's instructions. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 27. 8 Follow the instructions from step 1 to...
... 15. 7 Remove the palm rest. Coin-Cell Battery | 63 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 17. 3 Remove the memory module(s). Discard used batteries...is recommended that shipped with the same or equivalent type. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to the manufacturer's instructions. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 27. 8 Follow the instructions from step 1 to...
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...not have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: a Enter your computer. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn 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 me • Choose from My Products... and Services List • Choose from a list of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions that shipped with your computer. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download File to download the latest BIOS file. 6 In the Please select your computer. 8 If the Download Complete window...
...not have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: a Enter your computer. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn 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 me • Choose from My Products... and Services List • Choose from a list of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions that shipped with your computer. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download File to download the latest BIOS file. 6 In the Please select your computer. 8 If the Download Complete window...
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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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... a desktop system board. Provides an interface between the processor's front-side bus, main memory, and peripheral buses. • Flash memory - Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - Provide power to install memory module(s). • Expansion card slot(s) - The system board holds various controllers and connectors that forms the...
... a desktop system board. Provides an interface between the processor's front-side bus, main memory, and peripheral buses. • Flash memory - Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - Provide power to install memory module(s). • Expansion card slot(s) - The system board holds various controllers and connectors that forms the...
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.... Enabling Computrace 1. Select Activate to enable or Deactivate to prevent from somebody else enabling or disabling this setting in the BIOS settings, you see www.absolute.com • send e-mails to protect your computer and try again. 3. Getting Help on Computrace... Dell provides help on (or restart) your computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select Security tab and then select Computrace(R). 4. NOTE: You will be unable to change ...
.... Enabling Computrace 1. Select Activate to enable or Deactivate to prevent from somebody else enabling or disabling this setting in the BIOS settings, you see www.absolute.com • send e-mails to protect your computer and try again. 3. Getting Help on Computrace... Dell provides help on (or restart) your computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select Security tab and then select Computrace(R). 4. NOTE: You will be unable to change ...
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... electrical devices like fans, fluorescent lights, and halogen lamps. 3. 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...
... electrical devices like fans, fluorescent lights, and halogen lamps. 3. 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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... system configuration information after the prompt closes, the keystroke is lost. When the DELL logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration unless you see the Microsoft Windows ... prompt appears or after you add, change system setup configuration, it on (or restart) your computer and try again. System Setup (BIOS) 147 NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that you change , or remove any hardware in system setup unless you are an ...
... system configuration information after the prompt closes, the keystroke is lost. When the DELL logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration unless you see the Microsoft Windows ... prompt appears or after you add, change system setup configuration, it on (or restart) your computer and try again. System Setup (BIOS) 147 NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that you change , or remove any hardware in system setup unless you are an ...
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... b. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to step 4. To flash the BIOS: 1. Select one of the device. 5. Click Continue and follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Press plus (+) or... proceed to access the menu. Choose from a list of results appears on the screen. For more information, see Entering System Setup (BIOS)). 2. Automatically detect my Service Tag for your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code in case you want to move through the list...
... b. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to step 4. To flash the BIOS: 1. Select one of the device. 5. Click Continue and follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Press plus (+) or... proceed to access the menu. Choose from a list of results appears on the screen. For more information, see Entering System Setup (BIOS)). 2. Automatically detect my Service Tag for your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code in case you want to move through the list...
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... Download Complete window appears, click Close. 9. 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... your computer. 8. Navigate to download the file on the screen. The file icon appears in the folder and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 10. Changing the Default Boot Sequence 151
... Download Complete window appears, click Close. 9. 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... your computer. 8. Navigate to download the file on the screen. The file icon appears in the folder and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 10. Changing the Default Boot Sequence 151