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11 Wireless Mini-Card(s 45 Removing the Mini-Card(s 45 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 47 12 Hard Drive 49 Removing the Hard Drive 49 Replacing the Hard Drive 51 A Subwoofer 53 Removing the Subwoofer 53 Replacing the Subwoofer 54 13 Status Light Board 57 Removing the Status Light Board 57 Replacing the Status Light Board 58 14 Speakers 61 Removing the Speakers 61 Replacing the Speakers 62 15 Thermal Fan 65 Removing the Thermal Fan 65 Contents 5
11 Wireless Mini-Card(s 45 Removing the Mini-Card(s 45 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 47 12 Hard Drive 49 Removing the Hard Drive 49 Replacing the Hard Drive 51 A Subwoofer 53 Removing the Subwoofer 53 Replacing the Subwoofer 54 13 Status Light Board 57 Removing the Status Light Board 57 Replacing the Status Light Board 58 14 Speakers 61 Removing the Speakers 61 Replacing the Speakers 62 15 Thermal Fan 65 Removing the Thermal Fan 65 Contents 5
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... prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Sleep state. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. 12 Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
... prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Sleep state. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. 12 Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
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5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 6 Remove the three screws that shipped with your computer). 50 Hard Drive 2 1 CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in the safety instructions that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 7 Slide the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from the connector on the system board. 8 Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.
5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 6 Remove the three screws that shipped with your computer). 50 Hard Drive 2 1 CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in the safety instructions that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 7 Slide the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from the connector on the system board. 8 Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.
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... hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Place the hard-drive assembly on the computer base. 6 Slide the hard-drive assembly to connect it to the hard drive. 10 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. 3 2 1 1 hard drive 3 screws (4) 2 hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in the hard-drive bracket. 4 Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the connector on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive...
... hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Place the hard-drive assembly on the computer base. 6 Slide the hard-drive assembly to connect it to the hard drive. 10 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. 3 2 1 1 hard drive 3 screws (4) 2 hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in the hard-drive bracket. 4 Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the connector on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive...
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer. 52 Hard Drive Failure to do so may result in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 29). 10 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in damage to the computer base. 8 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 9 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16). 7 Replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer. 52 Hard Drive Failure to do so may result in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 29). 10 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in damage to the computer base. 8 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 9 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16). 7 Replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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9 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 49. 10 Remove the thermal fan (see "Removing the Thermal Fan" on page 65). 11 Disconnect the speaker cable, subwoofer cable, status-light board cable, camera cable, and AC-adapter connector cable from the connectors on the system board. 12 Lift the connector latch that secures the display cable to the connector on the system board and disconnect the display cable. 13 Remove the six screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 7 6 1 5 2 3 4 70 System Board
9 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 49. 10 Remove the thermal fan (see "Removing the Thermal Fan" on page 65). 11 Disconnect the speaker cable, subwoofer cable, status-light board cable, camera cable, and AC-adapter connector cable from the connectors on the system board. 12 Lift the connector latch that secures the display cable to the connector on the system board and disconnect the display cable. 13 Remove the six screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 7 6 1 5 2 3 4 70 System Board
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... board. 11 Replace the thermal fan (see "Replacing the Thermal Fan" on page 66). 12 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 51. 13 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 14 Replace the keyboard (see "Removing the...
... board. 11 Replace the thermal fan (see "Replacing the Thermal Fan" on page 66). 12 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 51. 13 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 14 Replace the keyboard (see "Removing the...
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... Your Inspiron Laptop 1 eSATA/USB combo connector with audio programs. 4 Audio-out/Headphone connector - NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off when only 10% of headphones or to a TV for use with USB PowerShare - Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or... USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player).
... Your Inspiron Laptop 1 eSATA/USB combo connector with audio programs. 4 Audio-out/Headphone connector - NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off when only 10% of headphones or to a TV for use with USB PowerShare - Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or... USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player).
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...Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. Indicates the battery charge status. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is enabled. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is ... Indicates the power states. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 12. 27 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on page 28.
...Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. Indicates the battery charge status. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is enabled. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is ... Indicates the power states. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 12. 27 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on page 28.
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Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. -- Ensure that is displayed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 59 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. -- Write down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software ... information: -- If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that the program is installed and configured properly...
Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. -- Ensure that is displayed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 59 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. -- Write down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software ... information: -- If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that the program is installed and configured properly...
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To launch the application, press the Dell Support Center button on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Run hardware diagnostics, see which program ... improving the performance of your hard drive using a visual representation of space consumed by each day. Manage your computer. The home page also provides links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. one convenient location. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support ...
To launch the application, press the Dell Support Center button on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Run hardware diagnostics, see which program ... improving the performance of your hard drive using a visual representation of space consumed by each day. Manage your computer. The home page also provides links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. one convenient location. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support ...
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... Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is active. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in the search field and press...
... Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is active. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in the search field and press...
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If possible, backup your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc...NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 64 Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use...
If possible, backup your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc...NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 64 Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use...
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... Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to restore your operating system. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue...
... Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to restore your operating system. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue...
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...from being recovered. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer, it is designed to wait until you backup your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the... the system recovery media is recommended that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; You can use of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system ...
...from being recovered. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer, it is designed to wait until you backup your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the... the system recovery media is recommended that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; You can use of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system ...
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...drivers installed after you received your computer and try again. 70 This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on certain computers. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Data files ..." on page 66) to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Turn on . NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Any programs or files added since you...
...drivers installed after you received your computer and try again. 70 This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on certain computers. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Data files ..." on page 66) to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Turn on . NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Any programs or files added since you...
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... a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to complete. Select Repair Your Computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The restore process begins and may need...
... a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to complete. Select Repair Your Computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The restore process begins and may need...
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... be included with the item(s) being returned, whether for any error messages reported by Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 62). 4. lost removable media that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on the outside of your confidential, proprietary or personal information; or damaged or... a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on any accessories that you have run and any of the box. Call Dell to call for the return. 3. Remove any and all items being returned (AC adapter cable, software, guides, and so on) if ...
... be included with the item(s) being returned, whether for any error messages reported by Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 62). 4. lost removable media that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on the outside of your confidential, proprietary or personal information; or damaged or... a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on any accessories that you have run and any of the box. Call Dell to call for the return. 3. Remove any and all items being returned (AC adapter cable, software, guides, and so on) if ...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer may void your warranty. You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to : See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media...information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features support.dell.com upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer may void your warranty. You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to : See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media...information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features support.dell.com upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing...
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... 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne G2 or lower as defined contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G NonOperating 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048...
... 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne G2 or lower as defined contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G NonOperating 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048...