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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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... card(s). • Chipset - 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 - Provides slot(s) to interact with each other. The figure below lists the basic components of a system board are: • Processor socket...
... card(s). • Chipset - 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 - Provides slot(s) to interact with each other. The figure below lists the basic components of a system board are: • Processor socket...
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...the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Activate to enable or Deactivate to [email protected] • call 888-999-9857 112 Computrace When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you will need to... install the Computrace software in the BIOS settings, you see www.absolute.com • send e-mails to disable the Computrace option. NOTE: Once you enable or disable the Computrace ...
...the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Activate to enable or Deactivate to [email protected] • call 888-999-9857 112 Computrace When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you will need to... install the Computrace software in the BIOS settings, you see www.absolute.com • send e-mails to disable the Computrace option. NOTE: Once you enable or disable the Computrace ...
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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 Difficult to the upper-right ...
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 Difficult to the upper-right ...
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... any hardware in system setup unless you are an expert computer user. The BIOS is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. Therefore you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. System Setup (BIOS) 147 Then, shut down your computer. 2. When the DELL logo is the first program that runs on your computer • Set or...
... any hardware in system setup unless you are an expert computer user. The BIOS is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. Therefore you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. System Setup (BIOS) 147 Then, shut down your computer. 2. When the DELL logo is the first program that runs on your computer • Set or...
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... exit system setup. For more information, see Entering System Setup (BIOS)). 2. If you want to restore it. 3. Choose from My Products and Services List -- Click BIOS 5. Locate the BIOS update file for me -- Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Press the up-arrow/down-arrow keys to... Tag or Express Service Code in case you do not have your computer. Click Submit and proceed to move through the list of all Dell products b. Automatically detect my Service Tag for your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: a. NOTE: Note the current boot sequence in...
... exit system setup. For more information, see Entering System Setup (BIOS)). 2. If you want to restore it. 3. Choose from My Products and Services List -- Click BIOS 5. Locate the BIOS update file for me -- Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Press the up-arrow/down-arrow keys to... Tag or Express Service Code in case you do not have your computer. Click Submit and proceed to move through the list of all Dell products b. Automatically detect my Service Tag for your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: a. NOTE: Note the current boot sequence in...
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... Single File Download via Browser, and then click Download Now. 7. The file icon appears in the folder and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 10. Navigate to download the file on the screen. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. 9. Changing the Default Boot Sequence ...
... Single File Download via Browser, and then click Download Now. 7. The file icon appears in the folder and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 10. Navigate to download the file on the screen. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. 9. Changing the Default Boot Sequence ...
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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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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. 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.
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... the Optical Drive" on page 26. 4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in the Service Tag Setting field. Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 Navigate to the main tab and enter the Service Tag in "Replacing...
... the Optical Drive" on page 26. 4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in the Service Tag Setting field. Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 Navigate to the main tab and enter the Service Tag in "Replacing...
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...Remove the base cover. WARNING: The battery may explode if installed incorrectly. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to the manufacturer's instructions. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 7 Remove the palm rest. Replace ... type. 17 Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin-cell battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at...
...Remove the base cover. WARNING: The battery may explode if installed incorrectly. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to the manufacturer's instructions. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 7 Remove the palm rest. Replace ... type. 17 Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin-cell battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at...
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... 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. If you...
... 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. If you...