Service Manual
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...the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Place the hard drive in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the keyboard (see the Dell Technology Guide. Failure to do so may result in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer, as needed (see Replacing the Battery...1. For more information, see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Use the pull-tab to the hard-drive bracket. 5. Replace the battery (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in the computer base. 6. Install the operating system for your computer). Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping ...
...the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Place the hard drive in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the keyboard (see the Dell Technology Guide. Failure to do so may result in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer, as needed (see Replacing the Battery...1. For more information, see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Use the pull-tab to the hard-drive bracket. 5. Replace the battery (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in the computer base. 6. Install the operating system for your computer). Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping ...
Setup Guide
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... Center 43 System Messages 44 Hardware Troubleshooter 45 Dell Diagnostics 46 Restoring Your Operating System 50 System Restore 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 52 Operating System Reinstallation 53 Getting Help 56 Technical Support and Customer Service 57 DellConnect 57 Online Services 58 Automated Order-Status Service 59 Product ...
... Center 43 System Messages 44 Hardware Troubleshooter 45 Dell Diagnostics 46 Restoring Your Operating System 50 System Restore 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 52 Operating System Reinstallation 53 Getting Help 56 Technical Support and Customer Service 57 DellConnect 57 Online Services 58 Automated Order-Status Service 59 Product ...
Setup Guide
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Transferring Information to a New Computer To transfer information to the ...click Transfer files from another computer. 3. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ Backup and Restore. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 2. To back up backup.... 3. Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy... Transfer wizard. Follow the instructions in the Backup or Restore wizard. Follow the instructions in the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard wizard. Windows 7 1. Backing Up Your Data...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Transferring Information to a New Computer To transfer information to the ...click Transfer files from another computer. 3. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ Backup and Restore. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 2. To back up backup.... 3. Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy... Transfer wizard. Follow the instructions in the Backup or Restore wizard. Follow the instructions in the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard wizard. Windows 7 1. Backing Up Your Data...
Setup Guide
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... state (without affecting data files. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files... if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating System disc with your computer, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer are completely reversible. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating ...
... state (without affecting data files. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files... if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating System disc with your computer, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer are completely reversible. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating ...
Setup Guide
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... and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Click Start→ All Programs→ Acessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 51 Click Start→ All Programs→ Acessories→ System Tools→ System...
... and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Click Start→ All Programs→ Acessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 51 Click Start→ All Programs→ Acessories→ System Tools→ System...
Setup Guide
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.... The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. To access the command prompt, type administrator in... when you purchased the computer. This option restores your computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data on the ...
.... The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. To access the command prompt, type administrator in... when you purchased the computer. This option restores your computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data on the ...
Setup Guide
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... Begin If you may take five or more minutes to complete. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 53 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Start→ Control Panel. 2. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you are considering reinstalling the Microsoft...® Windows® operating system to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: If you want to the factory condition, then click Next. Select the check box to confirm that you...
... Begin If you may take five or more minutes to complete. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 53 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Start→ Control Panel. 2. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you are considering reinstalling the Microsoft...® Windows® operating system to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: If you want to the factory condition, then click Next. Select the check box to confirm that you...
Setup Guide
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... the device for the procedures that involve discs. • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. See "System Restore" on the region from which the new driver is the ...first drive detected by the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to load any external storage device for which you ordered ...
... the device for the procedures that involve discs. • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. See "System Restore" on the region from which the new driver is the ...first drive detected by the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to load any external storage device for which you ordered ...
Setup Guide
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...reinstall the operating system, you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the installation. 55 Restart the computer. 5. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. NOTE: The next steps... change the boot sequence for one time only. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to Boot from CD-ROM. When the boot device list ...
...reinstall the operating system, you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the installation. 55 Restart the computer. 5. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. NOTE: The next steps... change the boot sequence for one time only. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to Boot from CD-ROM. When the boot device list ...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 34 Basic specifications 68 before you call 62 C calling Dell 62 CDs, playing and creating 32 computer capabilities 32 computer, setting up 5 conserving energy 33 customer service 57 customizing your desktop 32 your energy settings 33 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 35 DellConnect 57 Dell Diagnostics 46 Dell Dock 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 52 Dell Support Center 43 Dell Technology Guide for further information 66 75 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 34 Basic specifications 68 before you call 62 C calling Dell 62 CDs, playing and creating 32 computer capabilities 32 computer, setting up 5 conserving energy 33 customer service 57 customizing your desktop 32 your energy settings 33 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 35 DellConnect 57 Dell Diagnostics 46 Dell Dock 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 52 Dell Support Center 43 Dell Technology Guide for further information 66 75 INSPIRON
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P power problems, solving 39 power strips, using 6 products information and purchasing 59 R reinstalling Windows 53 resources, finding more 66 restoring factory image 52 S setting up internet connection internet connection 15 shipping products for return or repair 60 software features 32 software problems 41 support email addresses 58 support sites worldwide 58 System Messages 44 System Reinstallation 53 System Restore 50 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 60 Windows program compatibility wizard 41 reinstallation 53 wired network connection 7 wireless network connection 38 Index 77
P power problems, solving 39 power strips, using 6 products information and purchasing 59 R reinstalling Windows 53 resources, finding more 66 restoring factory image 52 S setting up internet connection internet connection 15 shipping products for return or repair 60 software features 32 software problems 41 support email addresses 58 support sites worldwide 58 System Messages 44 System Reinstallation 53 System Restore 50 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 60 Windows program compatibility wizard 41 reinstallation 53 wired network connection 7 wireless network connection 38 Index 77