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...and current status of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with household waste. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery. NOTE: It is connected to work ...your computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with a compatible battery purchased from children. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the docking device battery. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet battery meter, Microsoft® Windows® power...
...and current status of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with household waste. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery. NOTE: It is connected to work ...your computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with a compatible battery purchased from children. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the docking device battery. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet battery meter, Microsoft® Windows® power...
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... your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Charge Gauge Before you should consider replacing the battery. Health Gauge The battery operating time is largely determined by ... see the Dell Inspiron help file. To access the help file, see page 61. Charge time is in approximately 1 hour with the computer turned on . A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is charged. The battery internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging....
... your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Charge Gauge Before you should consider replacing the battery. Health Gauge The battery operating time is largely determined by ... see the Dell Inspiron help file. To access the help file, see page 61. Charge time is in approximately 1 hour with the computer turned on . A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is charged. The battery internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging....
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... is running and connected to a docking device (docked). When you install your device in the module bay, you can install the device screw. Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 35 6 Pull the device out of the module bay. NOTICE: Insert devices into the bay, and push the device until you... want to install the device screw unless you feel a click. 8 Replace the device screw. 9 Turn on the computer. 7 Insert the new device into the module bay before you dock and turn on the computer. NOTE: You...
... is running and connected to a docking device (docked). When you install your device in the module bay, you can install the device screw. Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 35 6 Pull the device out of the module bay. NOTICE: Insert devices into the bay, and push the device until you... want to install the device screw unless you feel a click. 8 Replace the device screw. 9 Turn on the computer. 7 Insert the new device into the module bay before you dock and turn on the computer. NOTE: You...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Pull the device out of the module bay. 7 Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click, and replace the screw. Windows XP automatically recognizes the new device. 8 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer. 38 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Pull the device out of the module bay. 7 Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click, and replace the screw. Windows XP automatically recognizes the new device. 8 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer. 38 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
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...of the metal connectors on the back of the computer. 11 Replace the memory module(s), the memory module cover, and the screw(s). 12 Replace the hard drive. 13 Replace the module bay device and any PC Cards you removed. 14 Replace the battery. 15 Turn on the computer. If the computer does not ...start , or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 100). CAUTION: To help...
...of the metal connectors on the back of the computer. 11 Replace the memory module(s), the memory module cover, and the screw(s). 12 Replace the hard drive. 13 Replace the module bay device and any PC Cards you removed. 14 Replace the battery. 15 Turn on the computer. If the computer does not ...start , or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 100). CAUTION: To help...
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...electrical outlet. 5 Wait 10 to ground yourself periodically during this section require a small Phillips screwdriver. Adding and Replacing Parts 77 NOTICE: Handle components and cards by touching a metal connector on the system board. Install only memory ...your computer. Adding Memory You can increase your docking device for instructions. 4 Disconnect the computer from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the back of the computer..... 6 Remove any open files, exit any installed PC Cards, batteries, and module bay devices.
...electrical outlet. 5 Wait 10 to ground yourself periodically during this section require a small Phillips screwdriver. Adding and Replacing Parts 77 NOTICE: Handle components and cards by touching a metal connector on the system board. Install only memory ...your computer. Adding Memory You can increase your docking device for instructions. 4 Disconnect the computer from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the back of the computer..... 6 Remove any open files, exit any installed PC Cards, batteries, and module bay devices.
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.../g) Mini PCI Card, please follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 81 Adding a Mini PCI Card CAUTION: FCC rules strictly prohibit users from Dell. NOTE: 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN PC Cards may be removed and installed by the user. captive screw... memory module cover 11 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to close may damage your...
.../g) Mini PCI Card, please follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 81 Adding a Mini PCI Card CAUTION: FCC rules strictly prohibit users from Dell. NOTE: 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN PC Cards may be removed and installed by the user. captive screw... memory module cover 11 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to close may damage your...
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...avoid touching pins and contacts. Mini PCI card/modem cover captive screw 82 Adding and Replacing Parts Continue to ground yourself periodically during this procedure. 7 Turn the computer over. ..., and then disconnect any attached devices. 6 Remove any open files, exit any installed PC Cards, batteries, and module bay devices. NOTICE: Handle components and cards by touching a metal connector on the back...the computer from the Mini PCI card/modem cover, and remove the cover. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is connected to a ...
...avoid touching pins and contacts. Mini PCI card/modem cover captive screw 82 Adding and Replacing Parts Continue to ground yourself periodically during this procedure. 7 Turn the computer over. ..., and then disconnect any attached devices. 6 Remove any open files, exit any installed PC Cards, batteries, and module bay devices. NOTICE: Handle components and cards by touching a metal connector on the back...the computer from the Mini PCI card/modem cover, and remove the cover. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is connected to a ...
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Mini PCI card antenna cables (2) 12 Replace the cover and tighten the screw. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, Dell installed the modem for you ordered your computer, read the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Adding a Modem ...it. 4 Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. 5 Wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices. 6 Remove any installed PC Cards, batteries, and devices. 7 Ground yourself by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. 1 Ensure that you . NOTICE: Handle components and cards by touching...
Mini PCI card antenna cables (2) 12 Replace the cover and tighten the screw. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, Dell installed the modem for you ordered your computer, read the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Adding a Modem ...it. 4 Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. 5 Wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices. 6 Remove any installed PC Cards, batteries, and devices. 7 Ground yourself by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. 1 Ensure that you . NOTICE: Handle components and cards by touching...
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...: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for instructions. 4 Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. 5 Wait 10 to 20 seconds, and then disconnect any attached devices. 6 Remove any open files, exit any installed PC Cards, batteries, and module bay devices. Adding and Replacing Parts...from the computer when the drive is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; To replace the hard drive in hibernate mode. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer (see page 26). 3 If the computer is hot, ...
...: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for instructions. 4 Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. 5 Wait 10 to 20 seconds, and then disconnect any attached devices. 6 Remove any open files, exit any installed PC Cards, batteries, and module bay devices. Adding and Replacing Parts...from the computer when the drive is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; To replace the hard drive in hibernate mode. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer (see page 26). 3 If the computer is hot, ...