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... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 91 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell MediaDirect problems 92 Other software problems 92 Memory Problems 93 Network Problems 93 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 93 Power Problems 94 Ensuring... or Mouse Problems 98 Video and Display Problems 98 If the display is blank 98 If the display is difficult to read 99 If only part of the display is readable 99 Contents 7
... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 91 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell MediaDirect problems 92 Other software problems 92 Memory Problems 93 Network Problems 93 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 93 Power Problems 94 Ensuring... or Mouse Problems 98 Video and Display Problems 98 If the display is blank 98 If the display is difficult to read 99 If only part of the display is readable 99 Contents 7
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... Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended Tools 109 Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working ...Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 ...
... Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended Tools 109 Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working ...Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 ...
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...the problem quickly. 80 Solving Problems to continue to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your hard drive. Run Express Test...If failures are listed, select the version appropriate for your part. On the next start the ResourceCD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to ...
...the problem quickly. 80 Solving Problems to continue to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your hard drive. Run Express Test...If failures are listed, select the version appropriate for your part. On the next start the ResourceCD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to ...
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...A driver is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. Contact Dell. Dell ships your computer. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers...V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I O N - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. If only part of specialized commands that are installing software appropriate for Color quality and Screen resolution. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. ELIMINATE...
...A driver is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. Contact Dell. Dell ships your computer. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers...V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I O N - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. If only part of specialized commands that are installing software appropriate for Color quality and Screen resolution. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. ELIMINATE...
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...Inside Your Computer" (see "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 110). • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced-or if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in your ...installing the components in reverse order. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . If your computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver ...
...Inside Your Computer" (see "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 110). • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced-or if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in your ...installing the components in reverse order. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . If your computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver ...
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... on its connector or on its metal mounting bracket. if you begin any telephone or network cables from the bay. 110 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ... the computer cover from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that the work surface is not covered by Dell is flat and clean to avoid bending any connector pins. Do not use only the battery designed for other batteries designed for this particular...
... on its connector or on its metal mounting bracket. if you begin any telephone or network cables from the bay. 110 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ... the computer cover from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that the work surface is not covered by Dell is flat and clean to avoid bending any connector pins. Do not use only the battery designed for other batteries designed for this particular...
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Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot (see "Hard Drive" on page 112). Adding and Replacing Parts 111 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 5 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the bay. 4 Slide the drive out of the procedures in this section, ...
Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot (see "Hard Drive" on page 112). Adding and Replacing Parts 111 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 5 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the bay. 4 Slide the drive out of the procedures in this section, ...
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... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in hibernate mode. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. CAUTION: Before you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on , in... of the hard drive. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 100. 112 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: If you are extremely fragile;
... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in hibernate mode. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. CAUTION: Before you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on , in... of the hard drive. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 100. 112 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: If you are extremely fragile;
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... the hard drive is fully seated. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 Install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. Adding and Replacing Parts 113 See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from its...
... the hard drive is fully seated. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 Install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. Adding and Replacing Parts 113 See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from its...
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... the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the system board. See "Specifications" on page 155 for your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer. You can increase your computer memory by your computer warranty. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTE...: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory ...
... the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the system board. See "Specifications" on page 155 for your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer. You can increase your computer memory by your computer warranty. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTE...: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory ...
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... of the memory module connector until the module pops up. b Remove the module from the connector. 1 1 memory module 2 2 securing clips (2 per connector) Adding and Replacing Parts 115
... of the memory module connector until the module pops up. b Remove the module from the connector. 1 1 memory module 2 2 securing clips (2 per connector) Adding and Replacing Parts 115
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...: a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. 116 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly.
...: a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. 116 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly.
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Adding and Replacing Parts 117 If you ordered the optional modem at the same time that you begin any of its connector on the modem cover, and then remove ...
Adding and Replacing Parts 117 If you ordered the optional modem at the same time that you begin any of its connector on the modem cover, and then remove ...
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... on system board 4 Install the replacement modem: a Connect the modem cable to the modem. If you begin any of the computer). 118 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: The connector is keyed to the system board. 5 Replace the modem cover. c Replace the screw that secures the modem to ensure correct insertion. NOTICE...
... on system board 4 Install the replacement modem: a Connect the modem cable to the modem. If you begin any of the computer). 118 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: The connector is keyed to the system board. 5 Replace the modem cover. c Replace the screw that secures the modem to ensure correct insertion. NOTICE...
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... and then press from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 119 c Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to the system board, you must remove the battery from left , and remove it lies flat...
... and then press from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 119 c Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to the system board, you must remove the battery from left , and remove it lies flat...
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..." on page 118. 4 Remove the keyboard: a Remove the two screws at the top of the computer. 1 5 4 1 screws (2) 4 tabs 2 3 2 keyboard cable 5 keyboard 120 Adding and Replacing Parts 3 plastic bar on the keyboard connector to the keyboard connector. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to replace.
..." on page 118. 4 Remove the keyboard: a Remove the two screws at the top of the computer. 1 5 4 1 screws (2) 4 tabs 2 3 2 keyboard cable 5 keyboard 120 Adding and Replacing Parts 3 plastic bar on the keyboard connector to the keyboard connector. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to replace.
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... prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the Mini-Card. 1 2 1 Mini-Card 3 2 antenna cables (2) 3 antenna cable connectors (2) Adding and Replacing Parts 121 NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the tabs along the front edge of the procedures in this section...
... prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the Mini-Card. 1 2 1 Mini-Card 3 2 antenna cables (2) 3 antenna cable connectors (2) Adding and Replacing Parts 121 NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the tabs along the front edge of the procedures in this section...
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... the system board connector at a 45-degree angle, and then press the other end of the Mini-Card down into place. 122 Adding and Replacing Parts c Lift the Mini-Card out of its system board connector. 1 2 3 1 system board connector 2 Mini-Card 3 metal securing tabs (2) NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure...
... the system board connector at a 45-degree angle, and then press the other end of the Mini-Card down into place. 122 Adding and Replacing Parts c Lift the Mini-Card out of its system board connector. 1 2 3 1 system board connector 2 Mini-Card 3 metal securing tabs (2) NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 123 b Connect the two antenna cables to the Mini-Card (black cable to the connector labeled "aux" and the white cable to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the connector labeled "main").
Adding and Replacing Parts 123 b Connect the two antenna cables to the Mini-Card (black cable to the connector labeled "aux" and the white cable to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the connector labeled "main").
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... 119. 4 Insert a plastic scribe into the guide on the back of the coin-cell battery compartment, and pop the battery out. 124 Adding and Replacing Parts See "Hinge Cover" on page 109. 2 Remove the hinge cover. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from...
... 119. 4 Insert a plastic scribe into the guide on the back of the coin-cell battery compartment, and pop the battery out. 124 Adding and Replacing Parts See "Hinge Cover" on page 109. 2 Remove the hinge cover. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from...