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... Problems 59 Memory Problems 61 Lockups and Software Problems 61 Using Support Tools 64 Dell Support Center 64 My Dell Downloads 65 Hardware Troubleshooter 66 Dell Diagnostics 66 Restoring Your Operating System 68 System Restore 69 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 70 System Recovery Media 73 Dell Factory Image ...Status Service 79 Product Information 79 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 80 Before You Call 82 Contacting Dell 84 Finding More Information and Resources 86 Specifications 88 Appendix 95 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico...
... Problems 59 Memory Problems 61 Lockups and Software Problems 61 Using Support Tools 64 Dell Support Center 64 My Dell Downloads 65 Hardware Troubleshooter 66 Dell Diagnostics 66 Restoring Your Operating System 68 System Restore 69 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 70 System Recovery Media 73 Dell Factory Image ...Status Service 79 Product Information 79 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 80 Before You Call 82 Contacting Dell 84 Finding More Information and Resources 86 Specifications 88 Appendix 95 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico...
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Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the media card slot. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 88. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot; blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 25 For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 4 8-in-1 Media Card Reader -
Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the media card slot. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 88. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot; blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 25 For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 4 8-in-1 Media Card Reader -
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...manuals for advanced service instructions. Possible system board failure - If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 84. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors ...56 Possible Problem Possible system board failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for assistance. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM ...
...manuals for advanced service instructions. Possible system board failure - If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 84. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors ...56 Possible Problem Possible system board failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for assistance. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM ...
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...any open programs you experience other memory problems - • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 66). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If you are not ... 84). If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the CD. 61 If...
...any open programs you experience other memory problems - • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 66). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If you are not ... 84). If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the CD. 61 If...
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... visual representation of file. • Performance and Configuration History - Manage your computer each type of space consumed by each day. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - The home page also provides links to other... Dell tools and diagnostic services. Monitor system events and changes over time. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access: PC Checkup - Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on the day they...
... visual representation of file. • Performance and Configuration History - Manage your computer each type of space consumed by each day. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - The home page also provides links to other... Dell tools and diagnostic services. Monitor system events and changes over time. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access: PC Checkup - Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on the day they...
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...) your computer and press when the Dell logo appears. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 66 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page... 61 and run Dell Diagnostics before you run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Enhanced Pre-boot System...
...) your computer and press when the Dell logo appears. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 66 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page... 61 and run Dell Diagnostics before you run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Enhanced Pre-boot System...
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... component that appear. • If a failure is displayed: "Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment Complete". to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 84). If the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message is detected, the computer stops and beeps. to... continue to run the remaining memory tests? If you want to the next test, press ; This will take about 30 minutes or more information, see the Microsoft ...
... component that appear. • If a failure is displayed: "Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment Complete". to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 84). If the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message is detected, the computer stops and beeps. to... continue to run the remaining memory tests? If you want to the next test, press ; This will take about 30 minutes or more information, see the Microsoft ...
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... Model Memory Dell Inspiron N5110 Computer Information System chipset Mobile Intel 6 Series Memory module connector Memory module capacities two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Processor types Intel Core i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 Minimum memory Maximum memory 2 GB 8 GB 88 To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support...
... Model Memory Dell Inspiron N5110 Computer Information System chipset Mobile Intel 6 Series Memory module connector Memory module capacities two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Processor types Intel Core i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 Minimum memory Maximum memory 2 GB 8 GB 88 To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support...
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... 1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Connectors Audio Mini-Card HDMI connector one microphone-in connector and one stereo headphones/ speakers connector one full Mini-Card slot (optional) one ...
... 1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Connectors Audio Mini-Card HDMI connector one microphone-in connector and one stereo headphones/ speakers connector one full Mini-Card slot (optional) one ...
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... 2 x 2 Watt Volume controls software program menus and media controls Specifications Media Card Reader Cards supported Secure Digital (SD) memory card Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick PRO (MS-PRO) MultiMedia Card (MMC) MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+) xD-Picture Card Keyboard Number of keys 86...
... 2 x 2 Watt Volume controls software program menus and media controls Specifications Media Card Reader Cards supported Secure Digital (SD) memory card Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick PRO (MS-PRO) MultiMedia Card (MMC) MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+) xD-Picture Card Keyboard Number of keys 86...
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Video Discrete: Video controller Video memory UMA: Video controller Video memory AMD Radeon HD 6470M NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M 512 MB/1 GB DDR3 Intel HD Graphics 3000 up to 1759 MB Camera Camera resolution Camera type 1.0 ...
Video Discrete: Video controller Video memory UMA: Video controller Video memory AMD Radeon HD 6470M NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M 512 MB/1 GB DDR3 Intel HD Graphics 3000 up to 1759 MB Camera Camera resolution Camera type 1.0 ...
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F finding more information 86 flick 44 FTP login, anonymous 78 G gestures Touch Pad 36 H hard drive activity light 29 hardware problems diagnosing 66 Hardware Troubleshooter 66 HDMI connector 23 help getting assistance and support 76 I Internet connection 17 ISP Internet Service Provider 17 M memory problems solving 61 N network connection fixing 58 O Optical Drive emergency eject hole 40 Using 40 P power indicator light 29 Index 97
F finding more information 86 flick 44 FTP login, anonymous 78 G gestures Touch Pad 36 H hard drive activity light 29 hardware problems diagnosing 66 Hardware Troubleshooter 66 HDMI connector 23 help getting assistance and support 76 I Internet connection 17 ISP Internet Service Provider 17 M memory problems solving 61 N network connection fixing 58 O Optical Drive emergency eject hole 40 Using 40 P power indicator light 29 Index 97
Service Manual
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Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Top Cover 13 Removing the Top Cover 13 Replacing the Top Cover 14 3 Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Replacing the Battery 16 4 Module Cover 17 Removing the Module Cover 17 Replacing the Module Cover 18 5 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Top Cover 13 Removing the Top Cover 13 Replacing the Top Cover 14 3 Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Replacing the Battery 16 4 Module Cover 17 Removing the Module Cover 17 Replacing the Module Cover 18 5 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Contents 3
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Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 6 Optical Drive 23 Removing the Optical Drive 23 Replacing the Optical Drive 24 7 Keyboard 27 Removing the Keyboard 27 Replacing the Keyboard 29 8 Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 34 9 Wireless Mini-Card(s 37 Removing the Mini-Card(s 37 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 39 10 Display 41 Display Assembly 41 Removing the Display Assembly 41 Replacing the Display Assembly 43 Display Bezel 44 4 Contents
Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 6 Optical Drive 23 Removing the Optical Drive 23 Replacing the Optical Drive 24 7 Keyboard 27 Removing the Keyboard 27 Replacing the Keyboard 29 8 Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 34 9 Wireless Mini-Card(s 37 Removing the Mini-Card(s 37 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 39 10 Display 41 Display Assembly 41 Removing the Display Assembly 41 Replacing the Display Assembly 43 Display Bezel 44 4 Contents
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... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your Setup Guide for information on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up. 5 Remove the memory module from Dell are covered under your computer. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that... clips on the type of the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the...
... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your Setup Guide for information on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up. 5 Remove the memory module from Dell are covered under your computer. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that... clips on the type of the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the...
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..., the computer may not boot. 20 Memory 1 3 2 1 memory-module connector 2 securing clips (2) 3 memory module Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the memory-module connector. 3 Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it . If you...
..., the computer may not boot. 20 Memory 1 3 2 1 memory-module connector 2 securing clips (2) 3 memory module Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the memory-module connector. 3 Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it . If you...
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.... CAUTION: Before turning on page 16), or connect the AC adapter to the computer. 6 Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 5 Replace the battery...
.... CAUTION: Before turning on page 16), or connect the AC adapter to the computer. 6 Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 5 Replace the battery...
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... 17). 5 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 23. 6 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 19). 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the... Battery" on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 41). 9 Remove the hinge cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell...
... 17). 5 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 23. 6 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 19). 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the... Battery" on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 41). 9 Remove the hinge cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell...
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..." on page 43). 12 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 34. 13 Replace the memory module (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 20). 14 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 15 Replace the battery (see "Replacing...
..." on page 43). 12 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 34. 13 Replace the memory module (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 20). 14 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 15 Replace the battery (see "Replacing...