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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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...: Bottom of the portable computer • Desktop computer: Back or top of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. To scan for the Service Tag follow the instructions on and you have access...you can use . Click System Configuration. -- Click Find My Service Tag and follow the steps below: -- Examples of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer is located on a label on your computer either on the label on . 36 Locating the Service...
...: Bottom of the portable computer • Desktop computer: Back or top of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. To scan for the Service Tag follow the instructions on and you have access...you can use . Click System Configuration. -- Click Find My Service Tag and follow the steps below: -- Examples of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer is located on a label on your computer either on the label on . 36 Locating the Service...
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... powered on internal storage devices is a data storage device that rotate on a motor‑driven spindle, within a protective enclosure. Hard Drives An HDD contains magnetically coated platters that uses solid-state (flash) memory to the platter by read from your computer. Data is... include: • Optical discs • Memory cards • Magnetic tapes Storage 37 Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). SSDs contain no moving parts as HDDs, making them compatible with an outer layer of your computer without turning ...
... powered on internal storage devices is a data storage device that rotate on a motor‑driven spindle, within a protective enclosure. Hard Drives An HDD contains magnetically coated platters that uses solid-state (flash) memory to the platter by read from your computer. Data is... include: • Optical discs • Memory cards • Magnetic tapes Storage 37 Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). SSDs contain no moving parts as HDDs, making them compatible with an outer layer of your computer without turning ...
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... expelling hot air from overheating, malfunctioning, and damage. Computer fans are used to cool: • Computer chassis • Processor • Graphics card • Chipset • Hard drive and so on . Fans are commonly used to cool components that have a fan mounted above them from the computer.
... expelling hot air from overheating, malfunctioning, and damage. Computer fans are used to cool: • Computer chassis • Processor • Graphics card • Chipset • Hard drive and so on . Fans are commonly used to cool components that have a fan mounted above them from the computer.
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S/PDIF S/PDIF is a bus technology designed to connect external mass storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, to your computer. This connection allows you can transfer video or still images without losing quality. Uses a thin serial cable that, through the use of ...
S/PDIF S/PDIF is a bus technology designed to connect external mass storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, to your computer. This connection allows you can transfer video or still images without losing quality. Uses a thin serial cable that, through the use of ...
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... errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless network setup, and more information about your hard drive. -- View detailed information about My Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, see which program occupies the maximum ...memory on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hard drive using a visual representation of the space consumed by each day. Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty ...
... errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless network setup, and more information about your hard drive. -- View detailed information about My Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, see which program occupies the maximum ...memory on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hard drive using a visual representation of the space consumed by each day. Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty ...
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...media Use as the first solution • when operating system failure prevents the use of applications you backup your computer using Dell Backup and Recovery. Windows 8 You can restore the operating system on DVD or USB media Basic √ √...About Restoring Your Operating System - Dell Backup and Recovery has two versions: • Dell Backup and Recovery Basic • Dell Backup and Recovery Professional Dell Backup and Recovery Features Restore your system back to install on a newly installed hard drive Dell Backup and Recovery Dell Backup and Recovery - Windows 8 ...
...media Use as the first solution • when operating system failure prevents the use of applications you backup your computer using Dell Backup and Recovery. Windows 8 You can restore the operating system on DVD or USB media Basic √ √...About Restoring Your Operating System - Dell Backup and Recovery has two versions: • Dell Backup and Recovery Basic • Dell Backup and Recovery Professional Dell Backup and Recovery Features Restore your system back to install on a newly installed hard drive Dell Backup and Recovery Dell Backup and Recovery - Windows 8 ...
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... the Microsoft Windows desktop; Follow the instructions on your computer. then, shut down your computer using Dell Backup and Recovery, allows you to return your computer. • Hard drive failure that are installed on the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. System Recovery Media System Recovery Media - Windows 8 The system recovery media...
... the Microsoft Windows desktop; Follow the instructions on your computer. then, shut down your computer using Dell Backup and Recovery, allows you to return your computer. • Hard drive failure that are installed on the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. System Recovery Media System Recovery Media - Windows 8 The system recovery media...
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... does not resolve your problem when operating system failure prevents the use these options. You use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on . System restore creates and saves restore points at regular... backup your data files before using one of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to reinstall only the operating system on your...
... does not resolve your problem when operating system failure prevents the use these options. You use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on . System restore creates and saves restore points at regular... backup your data files before using one of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to reinstall only the operating system on your...
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... the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, allows you to complete the recovery process. Press any key to the operating state it was in case of.... 3. System Recovery Media 131 Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down your hard drive to boot from a File & Folder Backup Procedure 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. System Recovery Media About System Recovery Media The system recovery...
... the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, allows you to complete the recovery process. Press any key to the operating state it was in case of.... 3. System Recovery Media 131 Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down your hard drive to boot from a File & Folder Backup Procedure 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. System Recovery Media About System Recovery Media The system recovery...
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... the User name field, then click OK. 6. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. This option restores your hard drive to restore your operating system. Turn on the configuration of your computer-including data files...
... the User name field, then click OK. 6. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. This option restores your hard drive to restore your operating system. Turn on the configuration of your computer-including data files...
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.... Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. 8. Select the check box to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to reinstall the operating system, permanently deletes all data files on the screen. When the restore operation is optional and... the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc CAUTION: Using the Operating System disc to the factory condition, then click Next. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer. Operating System Disc 133
.... Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. 8. Select the check box to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to reinstall the operating system, permanently deletes all data files on the screen. When the restore operation is optional and... the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc CAUTION: Using the Operating System disc to the factory condition, then click Next. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer. Operating System Disc 133
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...beeps. Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . 4. Press to continue if you receive error code(s) during PSA, note the error code(s) and contact Dell. Diagnostics 137 to retest the component that appear on the screen. Press any questions that failed, press . -- If you are experiencing memory... Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. Once invoked, the PSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on your computer and try again. 3. NOTE: You computer may not support PSA. Invoking PSA 1.
...beeps. Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . 4. Press to continue if you receive error code(s) during PSA, note the error code(s) and contact Dell. Diagnostics 137 to retest the component that appear on the screen. Press any questions that failed, press . -- If you are experiencing memory... Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. Once invoked, the PSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on your computer and try again. 3. NOTE: You computer may not support PSA. Invoking PSA 1.
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... ePSA To invoke ePSA: 1. then, shut down your computer, click Exit. • Status - When the DELL logo appears, press to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on the left of the Control window is divided into three areas: •...
... ePSA To invoke ePSA: 1. then, shut down your computer, click Exit. • Status - When the DELL logo appears, press to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on the left of the Control window is divided into three areas: •...
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...changes can use the BIOS to appear and then press immediately. You can cause your computer to work incorrectly. Turn on . When the DELL logo is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. System Setup (BIOS) 147 When the computer starts, the BIOS initializes and...the operating system logo appears, continue to load and start the operating system. Then, shut down your computer. 2. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration unless you are an expert computer user. System Setup (BIOS...
...changes can use the BIOS to appear and then press immediately. You can cause your computer to work incorrectly. Turn on . When the DELL logo is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. System Setup (BIOS) 147 When the computer starts, the BIOS initializes and...the operating system logo appears, continue to load and start the operating system. Then, shut down your computer. 2. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration unless you are an expert computer user. System Setup (BIOS...
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...from Dell and other software updates to perform computer checkups, manage drive space, back up and recover data, and so on your computer. • Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your hard drive. Ergonomic...Computer Maintenance Computer Maintenance It is at eye level or slightly lower when you are directly in the air vents. • Use Dell Support Center to correct software bugs and improve computer security. Special shelves are available (from your computer so that the monitor and ...
...from Dell and other software updates to perform computer checkups, manage drive space, back up and recover data, and so on your computer. • Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your hard drive. Ergonomic...Computer Maintenance Computer Maintenance It is at eye level or slightly lower when you are directly in the air vents. • Use Dell Support Center to correct software bugs and improve computer security. Special shelves are available (from your computer so that the monitor and ...
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Transfer Methods You can access the same network folders or location. • USB flash drive or external hard drive - You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use your laptop for laptops. The system setup and the operating system allow you won 't ... - While sleep puts your work and settings in memory and draws a small amount of the following methods to transfer information, based on your hard disk, and then turns off . the computer immediately stops what it is doing and is like pausing a DVD player; Some common power-saving...
Transfer Methods You can access the same network folders or location. • USB flash drive or external hard drive - You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use your laptop for laptops. The system setup and the operating system allow you won 't ... - While sleep puts your work and settings in memory and draws a small amount of the following methods to transfer information, based on your hard disk, and then turns off . the computer immediately stops what it is doing and is like pausing a DVD player; Some common power-saving...
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... 31 Postrequisites 31 Removing the Battery 33 Prerequisites 33 Procedure 34 Replacing the Battery 35 Procedure 35 Postrequisites 35 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 38 Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 39 Procedure 39 Postrequisites 39 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 41 Prerequisites 41 Procedure 42 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card...
... 31 Postrequisites 31 Removing the Battery 33 Prerequisites 33 Procedure 34 Replacing the Battery 35 Procedure 35 Postrequisites 35 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 38 Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 39 Procedure 39 Postrequisites 39 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 41 Prerequisites 41 Procedure 42 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card...
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...keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 21. 4 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 33. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory ... Sleep or On state. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. 2 Remove the...
...keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 21. 4 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 33. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory ... Sleep or On state. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. 2 Remove the...
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Procedure 1 Lift the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from the system board and remove the hard-drive assembly from the computer base. 1 1 hard-drive assembly 2 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket. 3 Lift the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket. 1 2 3 1 screws (4) 3 hard-drive bracket 2 hard drive 38 | Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly
Procedure 1 Lift the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from the system board and remove the hard-drive assembly from the computer base. 1 1 hard-drive assembly 2 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket. 3 Lift the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket. 1 2 3 1 screws (4) 3 hard-drive bracket 2 hard drive 38 | Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly