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...be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your Service Manual for information on how to resolve the problem. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Write down the information displayed... indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to indicate status and problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System...
...be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your Service Manual for information on how to resolve the problem. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Write down the information displayed... indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to indicate status and problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the... the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not receiving power. - Press a key on the back of your computing environment. Troubleshooting 273 Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the... the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not receiving power. - Press a key on the back of your computing environment. Troubleshooting 273 Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer.
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... is set to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - - Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). •... - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Replace power protection devices, power strips...
... is set to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - - Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). •... - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Replace power protection devices, power strips...
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... AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. CPU fan failure. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see the Service Manual for assistance). FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L ... NOTE: If the message you can use the status of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. C...
... AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. CPU fan failure. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see the Service Manual for assistance). FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L ... NOTE: If the message you can use the status of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. C...
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...T E D M E M O R Y. P R O G R A M - THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. S T R I T Y. - WARNING: A XXX-W AC...Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer's Service Manual...
...T E D M E M O R Y. P R O G R A M - THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. S T R I T Y. - WARNING: A XXX-W AC...Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer's Service Manual...
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... this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the...have to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
... this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the...have to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
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... follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on page 280. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the link integrity light is firmly inserted into... Lights for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that the network is occurring.
... follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on page 280. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the link integrity light is firmly inserted into... Lights for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that the network is occurring.
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.... The computer is either turned off or is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are securely connected to the same power strip... F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is set to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is green. The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem...
.... The computer is either turned off or is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are securely connected to the same power strip... F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is set to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is green. The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem...
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Contact Dell (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on page 337). The power button light located on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to the system board (see "Contacting Dell" on page 273. Press a key on the back of the procedures in this ... different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. defective. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar in standby mode. NOTE: On certain ...
Contact Dell (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on page 337). The power button light located on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to the system board (see "Contacting Dell" on page 273. Press a key on the back of the procedures in this ... different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. defective. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar in standby mode. NOTE: On certain ...
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Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. The service is steady amber, a device may be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer. Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for your computer). - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension...
Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. The service is steady amber, a device may be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer. Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for your computer). - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension...
Setup Guide
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NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 68. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible motherboard failure - If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is ... failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 41 Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see...
NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 68. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible motherboard failure - If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is ... failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 41 Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see...
Setup Guide
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.... • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. • Reseat the memory modules into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 68.) If you experience other memory problems - • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see...
.... • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. • Reseat the memory modules into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 68.) If you experience other memory problems - • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see...
Setup Guide
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...(RTC) battery low. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. No boot device available - NOTE: If the message you identify the cause and action needed to the Dell Technology Guide available on page 68). Previous attempts at booting... this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Replace the coin-cell battery (see the Service Manual at checkpoint [nnnn]. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 68). To replace the keyboard, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see the documentation for the...
...(RTC) battery low. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. No boot device available - NOTE: If the message you identify the cause and action needed to the Dell Technology Guide available on page 68). Previous attempts at booting... this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Replace the coin-cell battery (see the Service Manual at checkpoint [nnnn]. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 68). To replace the keyboard, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see the documentation for the...
Setup Guide
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...disc the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a ...networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals the Service Manual at support.dell.com.
...disc the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a ...networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals the Service Manual at support.dell.com.
Setup Guide
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... region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Computer Information Processor types Intel® Core™ i7 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i3 Intel Pentium® Intel...Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. 72 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
... region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Computer Information Processor types Intel® Core™ i7 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i3 Intel Pentium® Intel...Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. 72 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
Comprehensive Specifications
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..., and 4 GB Memory type DDR3 1066 MHz Memory configurations 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Memory Card Reader Card reader controller Card reader connector Flash cards supported Realtek RTS5159 7-in connector one stereo headphone/speaker connector one half-size...
..., and 4 GB Memory type DDR3 1066 MHz Memory configurations 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Memory Card Reader Card reader controller Card reader connector Flash cards supported Realtek RTS5159 7-in connector one stereo headphone/speaker connector one half-size...
Service Manual
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Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of your computer. Bluetooth is subject to either the ... start button logo are trademarks of these materials in any proprietary interest in the United States and/or other than its own. Reproduction of Dell Inc.; Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Optical Drive Module Cover Coin-Cell Battery Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card Hard Drive Power Button Panel Keyboard Palm...
Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of your computer. Bluetooth is subject to either the ... start button logo are trademarks of these materials in any proprietary interest in the United States and/or other than its own. Reproduction of Dell Inc.; Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Optical Drive Module Cover Coin-Cell Battery Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card Hard Drive Power Button Panel Keyboard Palm...
Service Manual
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CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. 9. Remove the battery (see Removing the Module Cover). 5. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching ...an unpainted metal surface. Damage due to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. 9. Remove the battery (see Removing the Module Cover). 5. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching ...an unpainted metal surface. Damage due to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...
Service Manual
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... release latch 3 battery bay 2 battery Replacing the Battery 1. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. CAUTION: Only a certified...
... release latch 3 battery bay 2 battery Replacing the Battery 1. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. CAUTION: Only a certified...
Service Manual
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...small Phillips screwdriver l small flat-blade screwdriver l plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that the following steps before you turn off the computer: In Microsoft® Windows Vista®, click ... begin working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and installing components in your computer. l A...
...small Phillips screwdriver l small flat-blade screwdriver l plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that the following steps before you turn off the computer: In Microsoft® Windows Vista®, click ... begin working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and installing components in your computer. l A...