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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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... Code 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 Tag and Express-Service Code Most 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. Locating the Service Tag and Express-
... Code 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 Tag and Express-Service Code Most 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. Locating the Service Tag and Express-
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...Commonly used removable storage devices include: • Optical discs • Memory cards • Magnetic tapes Storage 37 Hard Drives An HDD contains magnetically coated platters that rotate on internal storage devices is recorded. Compared to HDDs, SSDs are typically less ...state (flash) memory to the platter by read from and written to store data. Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). The hard disk drive is stored in electrical circuits. Generally, you can remove from a non-magnetic material, usually aluminum alloy or ...
...Commonly used removable storage devices include: • Optical discs • Memory cards • Magnetic tapes Storage 37 Hard Drives An HDD contains magnetically coated platters that rotate on internal storage devices is recorded. Compared to HDDs, SSDs are typically less ...state (flash) memory to the platter by read from and written to store data. Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). The hard disk drive is stored in electrical circuits. Generally, you can remove from a non-magnetic material, usually aluminum alloy or ...
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... maximum heat dissipation. A processor designed for mobile devices consumes less power compared to cool: • Computer chassis • Processor • Graphics card • Chipset • Hard drive and so on . Processors are specifically designed for easy exchange of heat. Computer fans are used to cool components that have a fan mounted above them...
... maximum heat dissipation. A processor designed for mobile devices consumes less power compared to cool: • Computer chassis • Processor • Graphics card • Chipset • Hard drive and so on . Processors are specifically designed for easy exchange of heat. Computer fans are used to cool components that have a fan mounted above them...
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.... Set up by coaxial cable with TOSLINK connectors • Coaxial - eSATA Connector eSATA is a bus technology designed to connect external mass storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, to set -ups. • Hot pluggable -
.... Set up by coaxial cable with TOSLINK connectors • Coaxial - eSATA Connector eSATA is a bus technology designed to connect external mass storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, to set -ups. • Hot pluggable -
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... all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events, and restoration points on . -- Get Help - Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your computer each type of your system performance. System Performance Improvement Offers - The ...system configurations; View detailed information about My Dell Support Center and to optimize and speed up your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless network setup, and more information about your hard drive using a visual representation of the space...
... all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events, and restoration points on . -- Get Help - Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your computer each type of your system performance. System Performance Improvement Offers - The ...system configurations; View detailed information about My Dell Support Center and to optimize and speed up your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless network setup, and more information about your hard drive using a visual representation of the space...
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... when operating system failure prevents the use of applications you need to install on a newly installed hard drive Dell Backup and Recovery Dell Backup and Recovery - CAUTION: Although Dell Backup and Recovery is designed to factory state Create system recovery media on your computer, it is... recommended that you received your data files before using Dell Backup and Recovery. 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 preserve the...
... when operating system failure prevents the use of applications you need to install on a newly installed hard drive Dell Backup and Recovery Dell Backup and Recovery - CAUTION: Although Dell Backup and Recovery is designed to factory state Create system recovery media on your computer, it is... recommended that you received your data files before using Dell Backup and Recovery. 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 preserve the...
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... recovery media: 1. Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media - then, shut down your computer using Dell Backup and Recovery, allows you to complete the recovery process. 126 System Recovery Media When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If prompted, press any key to the operating state it was in case...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. • Hard drive failure that are installed on your hard drive to boot from being recovered.
... recovery media: 1. Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media - then, shut down your computer using Dell Backup and Recovery, allows you to complete the recovery process. 126 System Recovery Media When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If prompted, press any key to the operating state it was in case...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. • Hard drive failure that are installed on your hard drive to boot from being recovered.
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... your own restore points) to restore your computer's system files to an earlier known good state. 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 computer updates Windows... to the state prior to the installation 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 own restore points) to restore your computer's system files to an earlier known good state. 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 computer updates Windows... to the state prior to the installation 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 ...
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... recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Press any key to wait until you to return your hard drive to complete the recovery process. Launch Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 2. Click Restore→ Restore specific files or folders...Folder Backup. 3. then, shut down your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. • Hard drive failure that are installed on the screen. System Recovery...
... recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Press any key to wait until you to return your hard drive to complete the recovery process. Launch Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 2. Click Restore→ Restore specific files or folders...Folder Backup. 3. then, shut down your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. • Hard drive failure that are installed on the screen. System Recovery...
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...logo appears, continue to wait until you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. then,... Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you received your hard drive to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 132 Dell Factory Image Restore Click Next. Select Repair Your Computer. When the DELL logo appears, press few times to restore your computer). 7. To...
...logo appears, continue to wait until you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. then,... Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you received your hard drive to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 132 Dell Factory Image Restore Click Next. Select Repair Your Computer. When the DELL logo appears, press few times to restore your computer). 7. To...
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... disc. Follow the instructions on your data files before using these options. Select the check box to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Operating System Disc About Operating System Disc CAUTION: Using the Operating..., and other software. 8. To reinstall the operating system: 1. When the restore operation is optional and may take five or more minutes to complete. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately.
... disc. Follow the instructions on your data files before using these options. Select the check box to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Operating System Disc About Operating System Disc CAUTION: Using the Operating..., and other software. 8. To reinstall the operating system: 1. When the restore operation is optional and may take five or more minutes to complete. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately.
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... to continue? (Recommended)." Press to continue if you are experiencing memory issue, otherwise press to access the Boot menu. When the Dell logo appears, press to finish PSA testing. During the assessment, answer any key to wait until you wait too long and the ...-Boot 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. -- Invoking PSA 1. Power-on your computer. 2. then, shut down your computer. Press any questions that failed, press...
... to continue? (Recommended)." Press to continue if you are experiencing memory issue, otherwise press to access the Boot menu. When the Dell logo appears, press to finish PSA testing. During the assessment, answer any key to wait until you wait too long and the ...-Boot 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. -- Invoking PSA 1. Power-on your computer. 2. then, shut down your computer. Press any questions that failed, press...
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... for each test. • System Health - Appears on . • Event Log - The status area has four tabs: • Configuration - When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Boot menu. Select Diagnostics from...Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) 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: • Device Tree - Appears at the bottom-right of...
... for each test. • System Health - Appears on . • Event Log - The status area has four tabs: • Configuration - When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Boot menu. Select Diagnostics from...Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) 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: • Device Tree - Appears at the bottom-right of...
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... change system setup configuration, it on (or restart) your computer. 2. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change a user-selectable option such as the video card, keyboard and mouse, hard disk, optical drive, and so on. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that you press before the prompt... you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to work incorrectly. Certain changes can cause your computer and try again. When the DELL logo is to load and start the operating system.
... change system setup configuration, it on (or restart) your computer. 2. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change a user-selectable option such as the video card, keyboard and mouse, hard disk, optical drive, and so on. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that you press before the prompt... you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to work incorrectly. Certain changes can cause your computer and try again. When the DELL logo is to load and start the operating system.
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... not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. • Use Dell Support Center to perform computer checkups, manage drive space, back up and using a soft, dry cloth. CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for Desktops CAUTION...your computer so that there is at a comfortable viewing distance (usually 510 to 610 millimeters [20 to 24 inches] from Dell and other sources) to help you correctly position your keyboard. • Set the monitor at eye level or slightly lower...following ergonomic guidelines when setting up and recover data, and so on your hard drive.
... not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. • Use Dell Support Center to perform computer checkups, manage drive space, back up and using a soft, dry cloth. CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for Desktops CAUTION...your computer so that there is at a comfortable viewing distance (usually 510 to 610 millimeters [20 to 24 inches] from Dell and other sources) to help you correctly position your keyboard. • Set the monitor at eye level or slightly lower...following ergonomic guidelines when setting up and recover data, and so on your hard drive.
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... amount of the following methods to resume working again. While sleep puts your hard disk, and then turns off . Power Management 167 You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use hibernation when you know that you want to... you reduce the electricity consumption of power. Transfer Methods You can access the same network folders or location. • USB flash drive or external hard drive - On a laptop, use one of power, hibernation puts your open documents and programs on your computer into the sleep state is...
... amount of the following methods to resume working again. While sleep puts your hard disk, and then turns off . Power Management 167 You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use hibernation when you know that you want to... you reduce the electricity consumption of power. Transfer Methods You can access the same network folders or location. • USB flash drive or external hard drive - On a laptop, use one of power, hibernation puts your open documents and programs on your computer into the sleep state is...
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... Cover 19 Removing the Base Cover 19 Replacing the Base Cover 20 7 Memory Module(s 21 Removing the Memory Module(s 21 Replacing the Memory Module(s 22 8 Hard Drive(s 23 Removing the Hard Drive(s 23 Replacing the Hard Drive(s 26 9 Optical Drive 27 Removing the Optical Drive 27 Replacing the Optical...
... Cover 19 Removing the Base Cover 19 Replacing the Base Cover 20 7 Memory Module(s 21 Removing the Memory Module(s 21 Replacing the Memory Module(s 22 8 Hard Drive(s 23 Removing the Hard Drive(s 23 Replacing the Hard Drive(s 26 9 Optical Drive 27 Removing the Optical Drive 27 Replacing the Optical...
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... that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Sleep state. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the ...Battery" on page 7. CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Removing the Hard Drive(s) Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Hard Drive(s) | 23 Exercise care when handling the hard drive. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 19. For additional safety best practices information, ...
... that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Sleep state. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the ...Battery" on page 7. CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Removing the Hard Drive(s) Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Hard Drive(s) | 23 Exercise care when handling the hard drive. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 19. For additional safety best practices information, ...
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Inspiron 17R-7720 12 1 screws (4) 2 hard-drive assembly Inspiron 17R-5720/Inspiron 17R-7720 1 2 1 screws (4) 2 hard-drive assembly 24 | Hard Drive(s) Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 2 Slide the hard-drive assembly toward the side of the computer to disconnect it from the system-board connector. 3 Lift the hard-drive assembly off the computer base.
Inspiron 17R-7720 12 1 screws (4) 2 hard-drive assembly Inspiron 17R-5720/Inspiron 17R-7720 1 2 1 screws (4) 2 hard-drive assembly 24 | Hard Drive(s) Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 2 Slide the hard-drive assembly toward the side of the computer to disconnect it from the system-board connector. 3 Lift the hard-drive assembly off the computer base.