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14 System Board 65 Removing the System Board 65 Replacing the System Board 66 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 68 15 Speakers 69 Removing the Speakers 69 Replacing the Speakers 70 16 Hard Drive 71 Removing the Hard Drive 71 Replacing the Hard Drive 73 17 Thermal-Cooling Assembly 75 Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 75 Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 76 18 Processor Module 79 Removing the Processor Module 79 Replacing the Processor Module 80 6 Contents
14 System Board 65 Removing the System Board 65 Replacing the System Board 66 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 68 15 Speakers 69 Removing the Speakers 69 Replacing the Speakers 70 16 Hard Drive 71 Removing the Hard Drive 71 Replacing the Hard Drive 73 17 Thermal-Cooling Assembly 75 Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 75 Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 76 18 Processor Module 79 Removing the Processor Module 79 Replacing the Processor Module 80 6 Contents
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19 I/O Board 83 Removing the I/O Board 83 Replacing the I/O Board 84 20 VGA/Power Board 85 Removing the VGA/Power Board 85 Replacing the VGA/Power Board 86 21 Flashing the BIOS 89 Contents 7
19 I/O Board 83 Removing the I/O Board 83 Replacing the I/O Board 84 20 VGA/Power Board 85 Removing the VGA/Power Board 85 Replacing the VGA/Power Board 86 21 Flashing the BIOS 89 Contents 7
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... . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before...
... . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before...
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Failure to do so may result in the BIOS of the replacement system board. NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag in damage to the computer. 17 Turn ...
Failure to do so may result in the BIOS of the replacement system board. NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag in damage to the computer. 17 Turn ...
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Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in the Set Service Tag field. 68 System Board 18 Enter the service tag (see "Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS" on the computer. 3 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4 Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2 Turn on page 68).
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in the Set Service Tag field. 68 System Board 18 Enter the service tag (see "Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS" on the computer. 3 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4 Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2 Turn on page 68).
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...the file on your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. The File Download window appears. 6 Click Save 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: a Click Select Model. If you have your ... the top right of the menu. c Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Model list. The file downloads to download the latest BIOS file. The file icon appears on the screen. d Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Line list. Click...
...the file on your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. The File Download window appears. 6 Click Save 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: a Click Select Model. If you have your ... the top right of the menu. c Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Model list. The file downloads to download the latest BIOS file. The file icon appears on the screen. d Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Line list. Click...
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8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 90 Flashing the BIOS
8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 90 Flashing the BIOS
Setup Guide
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...follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the ... on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 Set Up Ubuntu To set up an...
...follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the ... on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 Set Up Ubuntu To set up an...
Setup Guide
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NOTE: If your computer is in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 31 Click Start . 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2. Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in standby or hibernate mode, press and ... NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 56. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on...
NOTE: If your computer is in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 31 Click Start . 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2. Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in standby or hibernate mode, press and ... NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 56. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on...
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...Key First. For function, press + the required function key. Press the < > keys or press the Windows Mobility Center button Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup... (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. Multimedia Key First - NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. You can configure the ...
...Key First. For function, press + the required function key. Press the < > keys or press the Windows Mobility Center button Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup... (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. Multimedia Key First - NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. You can configure the ...
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... for your problem using the following guidelines, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com. 54 Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure - BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer.... down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 82. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting ...
... for your problem using the following guidelines, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com. 54 Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure - BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer.... down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 82. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting ...
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...that the device you want to test displays in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 58...the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on . 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 64 Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup ...
...that the device you want to test displays in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 58...the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on . 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 64 Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup ...