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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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... Tag and the Express-Service Code is powered on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Click System Configuration. -- Most of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer is located on a label on your computer either on ...support.dell.com. -- Service Code You can be internal or external. Examples of your computer. The location on . 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code Storage devices can locate the Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, ...
... Tag and the Express-Service Code is powered on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Click System Configuration. -- Most of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer is located on a label on your computer either on ...support.dell.com. -- Service Code You can be internal or external. Examples of your computer. The location on . 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code Storage devices can locate the Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, ...
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...the computer is a data storage device that are quieter, and have lower access time and latency. Solid-State Drives An SSD is powered on. Hard Drives An HDD contains magnetically coated platters that are installed inside your computer are called removable storage devices. Data is...a spindle that you manually delete it. Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). SSDs use the same interface to connect to physical shock, are present above the platters. The hard disk drive is stored in electrical circuits. A typical HDD design consists of...
...the computer is a data storage device that are quieter, and have lower access time and latency. Solid-State Drives An SSD is powered on. Hard Drives An HDD contains magnetically coated platters that are installed inside your computer are called removable storage devices. Data is...a spindle that you manually delete it. Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). SSDs use the same interface to connect to physical shock, are present above the platters. The hard disk drive is stored in electrical circuits. A typical HDD design consists of...
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.... Fans are specifically designed for easy exchange of metal. Processors are used to cool: • Computer chassis • Processor • Graphics card • Chipset • Hard drive and so on . Keeping the components cool helps in protecting them to increase airflow and are used to cool components that have a fan mounted above...
.... Fans are specifically designed for easy exchange of metal. Processors are used to cool: • Computer chassis • Processor • Graphics card • Chipset • Hard drive and so on . Keeping the components cool helps in protecting them to increase airflow and are used to cool components that have a fan mounted above...
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... set -ups. • Hot pluggable - Uses a thin serial cable that, through the use - There are turned on your computer. Provides better signal quality as hard drives and optical drives, to your home theater receiver. Set up a 5.1 audio (also known as compared to USB 2.0 or FireWire 800. Eliminates the need for transferring audio in...
... set -ups. • Hot pluggable - Uses a thin serial cable that, through the use - There are turned on your computer. Provides better signal quality as hard drives and optical drives, to your home theater receiver. Set up a 5.1 audio (also known as compared to USB 2.0 or FireWire 800. Eliminates the need for transferring audio in...
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... control panel also provides links to access: PC Checkup-Run hardware diagnostics, see dell.com/dellsupportcenter. Create a Backup and Recovery media or a USB flash drive. -- Acquire software and hardware solutions that allow you to your hard drive. -- Detailed System Information - View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty...
... control panel also provides links to access: PC Checkup-Run hardware diagnostics, see dell.com/dellsupportcenter. Create a Backup and Recovery media or a USB flash drive. -- Acquire software and hardware solutions that allow you to your hard drive. -- Detailed System Information - View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty...
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... system recovery media on your computer using the Dell Backup and Recovery. Windows 8 You can restore the operating system on a newly installed hard drive Dell Backup and Recovery Dell Backup and Recovery - Prepare backup media of Dell Backup and Recovery • when installing the ...factory image on your computer before using one of the following options: Option Dell Backup and Recovery System recovery media...
... system recovery media on your computer using the Dell Backup and Recovery. Windows 8 You can restore the operating system on a newly installed hard drive Dell Backup and Recovery Dell Backup and Recovery - Prepare backup media of Dell Backup and Recovery • when installing the ...factory image on your computer before using one of the following options: Option Dell Backup and Recovery System recovery media...
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... recovery process. 126 System Recovery Media then, shut down your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the boot device. 5. Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If prompted, press any key to wait until you purchased...
... recovery process. 126 System Recovery Media then, shut down your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the boot device. 5. Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If prompted, press any key to wait until you purchased...
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..., e-mails, and so on. You use 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 ... computer's system files to an earlier known good state. Restoring Your Operating System 127 Option System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup System recovery media Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc Use as the first solution when System Restore does not resolve your problem when operating...
..., e-mails, and so on. You use 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 ... computer's system files to an earlier known good state. Restoring Your Operating System 127 Option System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup System recovery media Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc Use as the first solution when System Restore does not resolve your problem when operating...
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... process. Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media To restore your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the optical drive. 5. Use the system recovery media in when you to return your hard drive to boot from being recovered. Launch Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 2. Press any key to the operating state it was in...
... process. Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media To restore your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the optical drive. 5. Use the system recovery media in when you to return your hard drive to boot from being recovered. Launch Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 2. Press any key to the operating state it was in...
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...permanently deleted from the hard drive. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. To access the command prompt, type administrator in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press few... times to restore your operating system. Dell Factory Image Restore About Dell Factory Image Restore NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not...
...permanently deleted from the hard drive. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. To access the command prompt, type administrator in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press few... times to restore your operating system. Dell Factory Image Restore About Dell Factory Image Restore NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not...
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... you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; After you install the operating system, you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. To reinstall the operating system: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Operating System Disc 133 Follow the instructions on your data files before...
... you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; After you install the operating system, you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. To reinstall the operating system: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Operating System Disc 133 Follow the instructions on your data files before...
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...System 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 the screen. -- NOTE: You computer may not support PSA. Invoking PSA 1. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, ...press ; "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you want to continue." 5. then, shut down your screen: "Do you wait too long and the operating...
...System 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 the screen. -- NOTE: You computer may not support PSA. Invoking PSA 1. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, ...press ; "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you want to continue." 5. then, shut down your screen: "Do you wait too long and the operating...
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Appears at the bottom-right of the ePSA home screen. 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 ePSA home screen is the completion bar that are executed, their activity, and results for...
Appears at the bottom-right of the ePSA home screen. 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 ePSA home screen is the completion bar that are executed, their activity, and results for...
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... computer • Set or change a user-selectable option such as the video card, keyboard and mouse, hard disk, optical drive, and so on. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration unless you are an expert computer...the keystroke is displayed only briefly. If you press before the prompt appears or after you are an expert computer user. When the DELL logo is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. System Setup (BIOS) 147 Incorrect configuration can cause your computer to load ...
... computer • Set or change a user-selectable option such as the video card, keyboard and mouse, hard disk, optical drive, and so on. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration unless you are an expert computer...the keystroke is displayed only briefly. If you press before the prompt appears or after you are an expert computer user. When the DELL logo is displayed, wait for future reference. 1. System Setup (BIOS) 147 Incorrect configuration can cause your computer to load ...
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...place your computer. • Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. • Use Dell Support Center to correct software bugs and improve computer security. CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for Desktops CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use water... viewing distance (usually 510 to 610 millimeters [20 to 24 inches] from Dell and other software updates to perform computer checkups, manage drive space, back up and recover data, and so on your hard drive. Not having enough free space may result in injury. Computer Maintenance It is...
...place your computer. • Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. • Use Dell Support Center to correct software bugs and improve computer security. CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for Desktops CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use water... viewing distance (usually 510 to 610 millimeters [20 to 24 inches] from Dell and other software updates to perform computer checkups, manage drive space, back up and recover data, and so on your hard drive. Not having enough free space may result in injury. Computer Maintenance It is...
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...a laptop, use hibernation when you know that connects two computers through USB ports. • Network - You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use your work and settings in Microsoft Windows are: • Sleep - Of all the power-saving ... Sleep is ready to resume working again. Transfer Methods You can access the same network folders or location. • USB flash drive or external hard drive - You must set up a network connection between the two computers and ensure that time. Hibernation is like pausing a DVD player;...
...a laptop, use hibernation when you know that connects two computers through USB ports. • Network - You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use your work and settings in Microsoft Windows are: • Sleep - Of all the power-saving ... Sleep is ready to resume working again. Transfer Methods You can access the same network folders or location. • USB flash drive or external hard drive - You must set up a network connection between the two computers and ensure that time. Hibernation is like pausing a DVD player;...
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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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.... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 27. 5 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 21. 4 Remove the palm-rest. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
.... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 27. 5 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 21. 4 Remove the palm-rest. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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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