Solutions Guide
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... External Devices to the APR 50 APR Controls and Indicators 52 Docking the Computer 52 Undocking the Computer 54 Monitor Stand 54 Adding Memory 55 Replacing a Hard Drive 58 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 60 Using the Floppy Drive as an External Device 61 Attaching the Composite TV-Out Adapter Cable 62 Contents 5
... External Devices to the APR 50 APR Controls and Indicators 52 Docking the Computer 52 Undocking the Computer 54 Monitor Stand 54 Adding Memory 55 Replacing a Hard Drive 58 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 60 Using the Floppy Drive as an External Device 61 Attaching the Composite TV-Out Adapter Cable 62 Contents 5
Solutions Guide
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.... The media bay also supports the following devices: • CD drive • CD-RW drive • DVD drive • Zip drive • Second hard drive • Second battery • Dell TravelLite™ module NOTICE: To prevent irreparable damage to the docking connector, do not remove or replace devices while the computer is connected to an advanced port replicator...
.... The media bay also supports the following devices: • CD drive • CD-RW drive • DVD drive • Zip drive • Second hard drive • Second battery • Dell TravelLite™ module NOTICE: To prevent irreparable damage to the docking connector, do not remove or replace devices while the computer is connected to an advanced port replicator...
Solutions Guide
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If the computer does not turn on, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, call Dell for technical assistance (see page 71). So l vi n g Pro b l em s 41 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 1 Save and close any open files, exit ... Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer. 11 Replace the memory modules, the memory module cover, and the screw (see page 55). 12 Replace the hard drive (see page 58). 13 Replace the media bay device (see page 17) and any attached external devices, and disconnect them...
If the computer does not turn on, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, call Dell for technical assistance (see page 71). So l vi n g Pro b l em s 41 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 1 Save and close any open files, exit ... Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer. 11 Replace the memory modules, the memory module cover, and the screw (see page 55). 12 Replace the hard drive (see page 58). 13 Replace the media bay device (see page 17) and any attached external devices, and disconnect them...
Solutions Guide
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SECTION 3 Adding Parts Using the Advanced Port Replicator Adding Memory Replacing a Hard Drive Using the Floppy Drive as an External Device Attaching the Composite TV-Out Adapter Cable www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3
SECTION 3 Adding Parts Using the Advanced Port Replicator Adding Memory Replacing a Hard Drive Using the Floppy Drive as an External Device Attaching the Composite TV-Out Adapter Cable www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3
Solutions Guide
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...or if the power light is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see page 46). Replacing a Hard Drive NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile and must be handled carefully. As the computer boots, it will... detect the additional memory and automatically update the system configuration information. 11 If your computer and an electrical outlet. 10 Turn on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell....
...or if the power light is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see page 46). Replacing a Hard Drive NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile and must be handled carefully. As the computer boots, it will... detect the additional memory and automatically update the system configuration information. 11 If your computer and an electrical outlet. 10 Turn on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell....
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Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to slide the drive into place. 8 Slide the new drive into the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not force the drive into the computer: a Lift up the hard drive cover until it is fully seated in the bay. c Press the hard drive cover down. 9 Replace and tighten the screw you removed in...
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to slide the drive into place. 8 Slide the new drive into the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not force the drive into the computer: a Lift up the hard drive cover until it is fully seated in the bay. c Press the hard drive cover down. 9 Replace and tighten the screw you removed in...
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..., 50 APR connecting to Dell, 60 troubleshooting, 36 help file accessing, 26 hibernate file create, 47 delete, 47 enable support, 48 I Internet fixing problems, 39 Index 93 See sound B BIOS, 71 C CD drive fixing problems, 35 CD-RW drive fixing problems, 36 characters unexpected...42 drives fixing problems, 34 DVD drive fixing problems, 35 E e-mail fixing problems, 40 error messages start-up, 27 Windows, 37 external keyboard fixing problems, 33 F finding solutions, 24 floppy drive fixing problems, 34 H hard drive fixing problems, 36 preventing damage, 59 preventing data loss, 58 replacing, 58...
..., 50 APR connecting to Dell, 60 troubleshooting, 36 help file accessing, 26 hibernate file create, 47 delete, 47 enable support, 48 I Internet fixing problems, 39 Index 93 See sound B BIOS, 71 C CD drive fixing problems, 35 CD-RW drive fixing problems, 36 characters unexpected...42 drives fixing problems, 34 DVD drive fixing problems, 35 E e-mail fixing problems, 40 error messages start-up, 27 Windows, 37 external keyboard fixing problems, 33 F finding solutions, 24 floppy drive fixing problems, 34 H hard drive fixing problems, 36 preventing damage, 59 preventing data loss, 58 replacing, 58...
Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide
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...loss or damage during the initial one -year period beginning on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as diskettes, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you must ship the products back ...repairs and building 1-20 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide all parts removed from repaired products. Batteries for obtaining customer assistance. Shipments to find the appropriate telephone number for portable computers are not covered. Only) Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware ...
...loss or damage during the initial one -year period beginning on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as diskettes, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you must ship the products back ...repairs and building 1-20 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide all parts removed from repaired products. Batteries for obtaining customer assistance. Shipments to find the appropriate telephone number for portable computers are not covered. Only) Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware ...
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... in effect on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as diskettes, CDs, or PC Cards. You will include a prepaid shipping container with Dell's Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-23 Dell does not accept liability for replacement parts if the replaced part is the...
... in effect on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as diskettes, CDs, or PC Cards. You will include a prepaid shipping container with Dell's Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-23 Dell does not accept liability for replacement parts if the replaced part is the...