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... names may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. A00 Regulatory model: D06D series Regulatory type: D06D001 Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Memory Module(s) Front Bezel PCI Express Cards Card Retention Bracket ..., or death. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. is subject to avoid the problem. Information in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell Inc. are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button ...
... names may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. A00 Regulatory model: D06D series Regulatory type: D06D001 Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Memory Module(s) Front Bezel PCI Express Cards Card Retention Bracket ..., or death. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. is subject to avoid the problem. Information in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell Inc. are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button ...
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...WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. A00 Trademarks used in this document is a trademark of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss ... Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Inspiron™, Solution Station™, and DellConnect™ are registered trademarks and Core™ is subject to change ...
...WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. A00 Trademarks used in this document is a trademark of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss ... Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Inspiron™, Solution Station™, and DellConnect™ are registered trademarks and Core™ is subject to change ...
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... Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 20 Back Panel Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 25 Dell Stage 25 Solving Problems 27 Beep Codes 27 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 29 Memory Problems 30 Lockups and Software Problems 31 Using Support Tools 34 Dell Support Center 34 My Dell Downloads 35...
... Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 20 Back Panel Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 25 Dell Stage 25 Solving Problems 27 Beep Codes 27 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 29 Memory Problems 30 Lockups and Software Problems 31 Using Support Tools 34 Dell Support Center 34 My Dell Downloads 35...
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... not receiving power. • Solid white - Turns on or off when pressed. Using Your Inspiron Desktop 6 Power button and light - NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell" on page 29. 18 7 Hard drive activity light - Turns the computer on when the computer...computer while the hard drive activity light is on page 57) for assistance. Contact Dell (see "Power Problems" on page 57) for assistance. • Blinking amber - The computer is blinking. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . • Solid amber - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, ...
... not receiving power. • Solid white - Turns on or off when pressed. Using Your Inspiron Desktop 6 Power button and light - NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell" on page 29. 18 7 Hard drive activity light - Turns the computer on when the computer...computer while the hard drive activity light is on page 57) for assistance. Contact Dell (see "Power Problems" on page 57) for assistance. • Blinking amber - The computer is blinking. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . • Solid amber - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, ...
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... See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure 27 INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see ..."Using Support Tools" on page 34 or "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for advanced service instructions. ...
... See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure 27 INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see ..."Using Support Tools" on page 34 or "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for advanced service instructions. ...
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... connection to the network. The network cable is loose or damaged. • Check the network cable to ensure it is powered on the status: -- Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the network connection is lost - The link integrity light does not provide status for the wired connection.
... connection to the network. The network cable is loose or damaged. • Check the network cable to ensure it is powered on the status: -- Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the network connection is lost - The link integrity light does not provide status for the wired connection.
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... off - If the power light is not responding - If the light is off , then back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57). 29 The computer is in hibernate mode. • Reseat the power cable into the power connector on the computer.... • Temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57). The computer resumes normal operation if it is off or in sleep/standby mode or there might be connected...
... off - If the power light is not responding - If the light is off , then back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57). 29 The computer is in hibernate mode. • Reseat the power cable into the power connector on the computer.... • Temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57). The computer resumes normal operation if it is off or in sleep/standby mode or there might be connected...
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... the memory. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected ...blocking other signals. The computer has detected an error during POST. Some possible causes of interference are not using to see "Contacting Dell" on page 57). 30 Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you encounter interference...
... the memory. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected ...blocking other signals. The computer has detected an error during POST. Some possible causes of interference are not using to see "Contacting Dell" on page 57). 30 Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you encounter interference...
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... page 38). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Check if the memory module is compatible with the memory. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) to the electrical outlet. Click End Task. Your computer supports DDR3...
... page 38). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Check if the memory module is compatible with the memory. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) to the electrical outlet. Click End Task. Your computer supports DDR3...
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... seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer.
... seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer.
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... information: -- If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. -- Solving Problems -- Write down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 33 Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. -- If you... have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-...
... information: -- If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. -- Solving Problems -- Write down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 33 Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. -- If you... have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-...
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...The computer failed to resolve the issue. CMOS checksum error or RTC is not listed in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com/manuals. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for assistance. CPU fan failure - CPU fan has failed. See the Service .... For help you identify the cause and action needed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for loose connection. 36 Using Support Tools System Messages If your computer has an issue or error, it...
...The computer failed to resolve the issue. CMOS checksum error or RTC is not listed in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com/manuals. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for assistance. CPU fan failure - CPU fan has failed. See the Service .... For help you identify the cause and action needed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for loose connection. 36 Using Support Tools System Messages If your computer has an issue or error, it...
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... the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). No bootable partition on page 57) for it to connect the USB device, or if your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning... or there might be a system board failure (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. •...
... the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). No bootable partition on page 57) for it to connect the USB device, or if your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning... or there might be a system board failure (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. •...
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... the remaining troubleshooting steps. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 31 and run Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer and press when the DELL logo appears. 38 To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility...
... the remaining troubleshooting steps. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 31 and run Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer and press when the DELL logo appears. 38 To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility...
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... System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. If possible, backup your computer. 41 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You...
... System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. If possible, backup your computer. 41 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You...
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... programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you backup your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Create backup media of applications you need to...to install on your operating system problem. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your computer. CAUTION: Although Dell DataSafe Local Backup is complete....
... programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you backup your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Create backup media of applications you need to...to install on your operating system problem. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your computer. CAUTION: Although Dell DataSafe Local Backup is complete....
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...did not resolve your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system problem. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your... computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; If possible, ...
...did not resolve your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system problem. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your... computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; If possible, ...
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.... 49 See "Online Services" on page 56. 4. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for a more extensive list of the services are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S. INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with your computer, you can assist you with any necessary...
.... 49 See "Online Services" on page 56. 4. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for a more extensive list of the services are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S. INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with your computer, you can assist you with any necessary...
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...the contact information for your region or go to www.dell.com/DellConnect. 50 DellConnect DellConnect is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. For more information, go to support.dell.com. Our support staff use computer-based diagnostics to ...provide fast, accurate answers. Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that allows a Dell service and support associate to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your problem...
...the contact information for your region or go to www.dell.com/DellConnect. 50 DellConnect DellConnect is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. For more information, go to support.dell.com. Our support staff use computer-based diagnostics to ...provide fast, accurate answers. Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that allows a Dell service and support associate to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your problem...
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... If you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you can go to support.dell.com, or you would like to place an order, go to locate and report on the status of any Dell products that you have a problem with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts..., or incorrect billing, contact Dell for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 57. A recording prompts you for your region or to speak ...
... If you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you can go to support.dell.com, or you would like to place an order, go to locate and report on the status of any Dell products that you have a problem with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts..., or incorrect billing, contact Dell for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 57. A recording prompts you for your region or to speak ...