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... Operating system...30 Chrome OS...30 Verified Boot...31 Disk Partition Map...32 Developer and Recovery mode...33 Coreboot and U-boot Custom Firmware...33 Chrome vs Chromium OS...34 View system information...34 Dell activity light...37 4 Diagnostic and troubleshooting...40 Dell activity light...40 Basic troubleshooting...40 Power issues...41 CROSH...45 CROSH commands...45 Chrome commands...47 Commonly used CROSH command...53 Check battery charging status...53 Resetting Inspiron Chromebook...60 Recovering...
... Operating system...30 Chrome OS...30 Verified Boot...31 Disk Partition Map...32 Developer and Recovery mode...33 Coreboot and U-boot Custom Firmware...33 Chrome vs Chromium OS...34 View system information...34 Dell activity light...37 4 Diagnostic and troubleshooting...40 Dell activity light...40 Basic troubleshooting...40 Power issues...41 CROSH...45 CROSH commands...45 Chrome commands...47 Commonly used CROSH command...53 Check battery charging status...53 Resetting Inspiron Chromebook...60 Recovering...
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... power source. As you finish working inside the computer, replace all power sources before you disconnect the cable. WARNING: Disconnect all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to ground yourself before opening the computer cover or panels. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance CAUTION: Many repairs...
... power source. As you finish working inside the computer, replace all power sources before you disconnect the cable. WARNING: Disconnect all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to ground yourself before opening the computer cover or panels. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance CAUTION: Many repairs...
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... document require the following tools: • Phillips #0 screwdriver • Phillips #1 screwdriver • Plastic scribe NOTE: The #0 screw driver is for screws 0-1 and the #1 screw driver is for screws 2-4 Screw size list Table 1. Screw list Component Base cover Battery Audio card DC in port Display panel Display hinges (on MB) Motherboard MB bracket Bezel Display hinges (on the microSD card to release it from the computer.
... document require the following tools: • Phillips #0 screwdriver • Phillips #1 screwdriver • Plastic scribe NOTE: The #0 screw driver is for screws 0-1 and the #1 screw driver is for screws 2-4 Screw size list Table 1. Screw list Component Base cover Battery Audio card DC in port Display panel Display hinges (on MB) Motherboard MB bracket Bezel Display hinges (on the microSD card to release it from the computer.
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Disassembly and reassembly 9 optional CAUTION: Removing the battery resets the BIOS setup program's settings to default. b Remove the M2.0x3.0 screws that you note the BIOS setup program's settings before removing the battery. 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a microSD card b base cover 3 To remove the battery: a Disconnect the battery cable from the computer [4]. c Lift the battery away from the connector on the system board [1,2]. It is shipped with M.2 SSD perform...
Disassembly and reassembly 9 optional CAUTION: Removing the battery resets the BIOS setup program's settings to default. b Remove the M2.0x3.0 screws that you note the BIOS setup program's settings before removing the battery. 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a microSD card b base cover 3 To remove the battery: a Disconnect the battery cable from the computer [4]. c Lift the battery away from the connector on the system board [1,2]. It is shipped with M.2 SSD perform...
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Installing battery 1 Insert the battery into the slot on the computer. 2 Connect the battery cable to the connector on the battery. 3 Replace the M2x3 screws to secure the battery to the release the keyboard [2]. 10 Disassembly and reassembly b Use the plastic scribe to the computer. 4 Install the: a base cover b microSD card 5 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Keyboard lattice and Keyboard Removing keyboard 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside...
Installing battery 1 Insert the battery into the slot on the computer. 2 Connect the battery cable to the connector on the battery. 3 Replace the M2x3 screws to secure the battery to the release the keyboard [2]. 10 Disassembly and reassembly b Use the plastic scribe to the computer. 4 Install the: a base cover b microSD card 5 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Keyboard lattice and Keyboard Removing keyboard 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside...
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Installing camera 1 Place the camera on the display . 2 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the display assembly. 3 Install the: a display panel b display bezel c battery d base cover 4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer Palm rest Replacing palm rest 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a microSD card b base cover c battery d keyboard e audio f power connector g speaker h display assembly i system board NOTE: Touchpad is not a standalone component and is assembled along with the palm rest. 28 Disassembly and reassembly
Installing camera 1 Place the camera on the display . 2 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the display assembly. 3 Install the: a display panel b display bezel c battery d base cover 4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer Palm rest Replacing palm rest 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a microSD card b base cover c battery d keyboard e audio f power connector g speaker h display assembly i system board NOTE: Touchpad is not a standalone component and is assembled along with the palm rest. 28 Disassembly and reassembly
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... Touchpad / Hotkeys issues Possible solutions If the touch pad has stopped responding, try to test the keys after each one: 1 If the affected key is supported by the Chromebook. 2 Try disabling and re-enabling Bluetooth connectivity from the Guest account using the keys in a web browser are trying to pair is volume or brightness, check to . 3 Restart the Chrome OS by holding down the power button until the device turns...
... Touchpad / Hotkeys issues Possible solutions If the touch pad has stopped responding, try to test the keys after each one: 1 If the affected key is supported by the Chromebook. 2 Try disabling and re-enabling Bluetooth connectivity from the Guest account using the keys in a web browser are trying to pair is volume or brightness, check to . 3 Restart the Chrome OS by holding down the power button until the device turns...
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... remove all USB devices and media cards. error message Chrome OS is missing or damaged. If the message continues to appear, try to Reset or Recover the Chomebook. Reconnect the AC adapter, and turn on memory. See performing Recover Chromebook for 10 seconds. Press and hold the power button for more memory. 2 If issue persists, please see He's Dead, Jim! NOTE: If you terminated the process using...
... remove all USB devices and media cards. error message Chrome OS is missing or damaged. If the message continues to appear, try to Reset or Recover the Chomebook. Reconnect the AC adapter, and turn on memory. See performing Recover Chromebook for 10 seconds. Press and hold the power button for more memory. 2 If issue persists, please see He's Dead, Jim! NOTE: If you terminated the process using...
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.... Type help_advanced to display a complete list of available commands. The most Linux commands. Displays this help Purpose Exits the CROSH Shell. Chrome OS issues 5 Click Continue and follow the on Linux, but CROSH does not recognize most useful commands for troubleshooting are no preboot diagnostics. By default, it repeats until you need to reset the password. CROSH This topic covers the...
.... Type help_advanced to display a complete list of available commands. The most Linux commands. Displays this help Purpose Exits the CROSH Shell. Chrome OS issues 5 Click Continue and follow the on Linux, but CROSH does not recognize most useful commands for troubleshooting are no preboot diagnostics. By default, it repeats until you need to reset the password. CROSH This topic covers the...
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... in CROSH. [optional args...] - set_apn [-n ] [-u ] [-p ] Sets the APN to the previous update cached on the available free memory. bt_console [] Enters a Bluetooth debugging console. Run modem help for detailed help command Command Purpose battery_test[] Tests the battery discharge rate for a given number of the currently registered network. 46 Diagnostic and troubleshooting network_diag[--date] [--link] [--show-macs] [--wifi] [--help ] [--list_valid_tags] [--reset] Adds and removes flimflam debugging...
... in CROSH. [optional args...] - set_apn [-n ] [-u ] [-p ] Sets the APN to the previous update cached on the available free memory. bt_console [] Enters a Bluetooth debugging console. Run modem help for detailed help command Command Purpose battery_test[] Tests the battery discharge rate for a given number of the currently registered network. 46 Diagnostic and troubleshooting network_diag[--date] [--link] [--show-macs] [--wifi] [--help ] [--list_valid_tags] [--reset] Adds and removes flimflam debugging...
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... state. Enables or disables the auto updates over cellular networks. If not specified, it affects only that the default APN is reachable. Low level sound configuration. Tweaks the mouse acceleration rate. The rate is specified, it affects global behavior. Command set_apn - Allows the user to a network host. Traces the path/route to manually adjust advanced touchpad settings. Chrome://about page lists all the commands, type chrome...
... state. Enables or disables the auto updates over cellular networks. If not specified, it affects only that the default APN is reachable. Low level sound configuration. Tweaks the mouse acceleration rate. The rate is specified, it affects global behavior. Command set_apn - Allows the user to a network host. Traces the path/route to manually adjust advanced touchpad settings. Chrome://about page lists all the commands, type chrome...
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Diagnostic and troubleshooting 63 3 Click Show advanced settings to expand the menu.
Diagnostic and troubleshooting 63 3 Click Show advanced settings to expand the menu.
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... troubleshooting 65 Recovering the Inspiron Chromebook This page contains information about recovering Dell Chromebook. Make sure you sign in with your primary Google Account, because this process if you are signed in screen by going through this account is restarted, click Reset.) After you restart the Chromebook, you are having problems updating your Chromebook again. You may want to go through the recovery process. Recovering the Inspiron Chromebook Install a new...
... troubleshooting 65 Recovering the Inspiron Chromebook This page contains information about recovering Dell Chromebook. Make sure you sign in with your primary Google Account, because this process if you are signed in screen by going through this account is restarted, click Reset.) After you restart the Chromebook, you are having problems updating your Chromebook again. You may want to go through the recovery process. Recovering the Inspiron Chromebook Install a new...
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... recover your Chrome device 3 Wait for recovery. Use the developer mode if you are set to go through the initial setup again. Press Ctrl+D to recover my Chromebook An error message An unexpected error has occurred. Troubleshooting tips Question I am unable to enter developer mode. Solution To help ensure that you want to start up from the tool to use for the Chromebook to boot up . Create a recovery flash drive by using a different USB...
... recover your Chrome device 3 Wait for recovery. Use the developer mode if you are set to go through the initial setup again. Press Ctrl+D to recover my Chromebook An error message An unexpected error has occurred. Troubleshooting tips Question I am unable to enter developer mode. Solution To help ensure that you want to start up from the tool to use for the Chromebook to boot up . Create a recovery flash drive by using a different USB...
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... 2: Create the recovery USB flash drive or SD card 5 Reinstall the Chrome Operating System...6 "Chrome OS verification is turned off" Message...6 Troubleshooting Tips...7 3 Views of Inspiron 3181...8 Front...8 Right...8 Left...8 Base...9 Display...10 Bottom...10 4 Specifications of Inspiron 3181...11 Computer model...11 Dimensions and weight...11 Processors...11 Chipset...12 Operating system...12 Memory...12 Ports and connectors...12 Communications...13 EthernetWireless module...13 Audio...13 Storage...14 Media-card reader...14 Keyboard...14 Keyboard...14 Camera...16 Touchpad...17 Touchpad...
... 2: Create the recovery USB flash drive or SD card 5 Reinstall the Chrome Operating System...6 "Chrome OS verification is turned off" Message...6 Troubleshooting Tips...7 3 Views of Inspiron 3181...8 Front...8 Right...8 Left...8 Base...9 Display...10 Bottom...10 4 Specifications of Inspiron 3181...11 Computer model...11 Dimensions and weight...11 Processors...11 Chipset...12 Operating system...12 Memory...12 Ports and connectors...12 Communications...13 EthernetWireless module...13 Audio...13 Storage...14 Media-card reader...14 Keyboard...14 Keyboard...14 Camera...16 Touchpad...17 Touchpad...
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.... 1 1 Connect the power adapter and press the power button. Connect the power adapter and press the power button to turn on the computer. 2 On the Welcome screen, select your language, keyboard layout, and choose which network to enter the proper password. There will be at this point or you will need to which also launches the Chrome Browser), Google Docs, You Tube, and the Get Started app. 4 Set up...
.... 1 1 Connect the power adapter and press the power button. Connect the power adapter and press the power button to turn on the computer. 2 On the Welcome screen, select your language, keyboard layout, and choose which network to enter the proper password. There will be at this point or you will need to which also launches the Chrome Browser), Google Docs, You Tube, and the Get Started app. 4 Set up...
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... is turned off message section below : Table 1. Step 2: Create the recovery USB flash drive or SD card Insert a USB flash drive or SD card into the omnibox (browser's address bar) . 2 Run the tool and follow the instructions below . Recovering the Chromebook Install a new version of the Chrome operating system on your Chromebook by pressing Refresh + Power. NOTE: When recovering your Chromebook, make sure to Step 2. Chromebook recovery Operating System Chrome Device Instructions Windows Instructions Instructions Create a recovery flash drive by the recovery process...
... is turned off message section below : Table 1. Step 2: Create the recovery USB flash drive or SD card Insert a USB flash drive or SD card into the omnibox (browser's address bar) . 2 Run the tool and follow the instructions below . Recovering the Chromebook Install a new version of the Chrome operating system on your Chromebook by pressing Refresh + Power. NOTE: When recovering your Chromebook, make sure to Step 2. Chromebook recovery Operating System Chrome Device Instructions Windows Instructions Instructions Create a recovery flash drive by the recovery process...
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... verification is turned off" Message By default, Chromebooks are set the user mode to developer mode instead, you start your Chromebook as the owner account. After the process is complete, you might see an alert saying your USB drive or SD card is missing or damaged screen appears, insert the USB flash drive or SD card you created into the USB port or SD card slot on your Chrome device. 3 Wait for recovery. If this...
... verification is turned off" Message By default, Chromebooks are set the user mode to developer mode instead, you start your Chromebook as the owner account. After the process is complete, you might see an alert saying your USB drive or SD card is missing or damaged screen appears, insert the USB flash drive or SD card you created into the USB port or SD card slot on your Chrome device. 3 Wait for recovery. If this...
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... in) 303.30 mm (11.94 in) 206 mm (8.11 in) 1.40 kg (3.08 lb) NOTE: The weight of Inspiron 3181 11 Table 4. Processor specifications Processor Wattage Core count/Thread ...count Speed L2 cache L3 cache Integrated graphics Intel Celeron Processor N3060 6 W 2/2 Up to 1.6 GHz, 2.48 GHz Boost 2 MB Not supported Intel HD Graphics 400 GPU Specifications of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. 4 Specifications of Inspiron 3181 Computer model Inspiron 3181...
... in) 303.30 mm (11.94 in) 206 mm (8.11 in) 1.40 kg (3.08 lb) NOTE: The weight of Inspiron 3181 11 Table 4. Processor specifications Processor Wattage Core count/Thread ...count Speed L2 cache L3 cache Integrated graphics Intel Celeron Processor N3060 6 W 2/2 Up to 1.6 GHz, 2.48 GHz Boost 2 MB Not supported Intel HD Graphics 400 GPU Specifications of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. 4 Specifications of Inspiron 3181 Computer model Inspiron 3181...
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... open the keyboard viewer on the side, where the Caps Lock key is on your screen. Keyboard shortcut keys Table 15. Shortcut keys Function Page up Page down arrow Press Alt+Backspace Ctrl+Shift+B Ctrl+F Ctrl+T Ctrl+N Press Alt and click a link Ctrl+Tab Switch to next window Sign out of Inspiron 3181 Camera specifications Number of cameras Type Location Sensor type Resolution: Still image Video One One HD fixed focus Front CMOS...
... open the keyboard viewer on the side, where the Caps Lock key is on your screen. Keyboard shortcut keys Table 15. Shortcut keys Function Page up Page down arrow Press Alt+Backspace Ctrl+Shift+B Ctrl+F Ctrl+T Ctrl+N Press Alt and click a link Ctrl+Tab Switch to next window Sign out of Inspiron 3181 Camera specifications Number of cameras Type Location Sensor type Resolution: Still image Video One One HD fixed focus Front CMOS...