Setup Guide
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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the ... Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 28 Status Lights... Drive 40 Display Features 42 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52...
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the ... Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 28 Status Lights... Drive 40 Display Features 42 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52...
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... cover: 1. NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 46 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional) WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that secures the top cover to the display back cover.... 3. Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. Press and hold the release button that shipped with your computer. Slide and lift the top cover. WARNING: Before removing the top cover, shut down the computer...
... cover: 1. NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 46 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional) WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that secures the top cover to the display back cover.... 3. Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. Press and hold the release button that shipped with your computer. Slide and lift the top cover. WARNING: Before removing the top cover, shut down the computer...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 top cover 2 release button 3 back of the computer 2 1 3 47
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 top cover 2 release button 3 back of the computer 2 1 3 47
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Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 1. Align the top cover on the display back. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To replace the top cover: NOTE: Ensure that there are no gaps between the top cover and the display back cover. 48
Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 1. Align the top cover on the display back. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To replace the top cover: NOTE: Ensure that there are no gaps between the top cover and the display back cover. 48
Setup Guide
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... service personnel should remove the computer cover. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Using Support Tools" on page 64 or "Contacting Dell" on page 84) for assistance. Possible system board failure - See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. Chipset error RAM read/write...code, identifies a problem. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for your ...
... service personnel should remove the computer cover. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Using Support Tools" on page 64 or "Contacting Dell" on page 84) for assistance. Possible system board failure - See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. Chipset error RAM read/write...code, identifies a problem. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for your ...
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
Service Manual
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... Display Cable 49 Display-Panel Brackets 50 Removing the Display-Panel Brackets 50 Replacing the Display-Panel Brackets 50 11 Hinge Cover 53 Removing the Hinge Cover 53 Replacing the Hinge Cover 55 12 Camera Module 57 Removing the Camera Module 57 Replacing the Camera Module 58 13 Coin-Cell Battery 61 Removing...
... Display Cable 49 Display-Panel Brackets 50 Removing the Display-Panel Brackets 50 Replacing the Display-Panel Brackets 50 11 Hinge Cover 53 Removing the Hinge Cover 53 Replacing the Hinge Cover 55 12 Camera Module 57 Removing the Camera Module 57 Replacing the Camera Module 58 13 Coin-Cell Battery 61 Removing...
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...avoid damaging the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to help protect your computer from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer (see... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Turning Off Your Computer" on ...
...avoid damaging the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to help protect your computer from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer (see... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Turning Off Your Computer" on ...
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... Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 2 Top Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer). Removing the Top Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform...
... Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 2 Top Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer). Removing the Top Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform...
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...: Ensure that there are no stray screws remain inside the computer. Ensure that the DELL logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 2 Align the top cover to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that ...no gaps between the top cover and display back cover. Failure to the display back cover. 3 Slide the top cover until it clicks into place.
...: Ensure that there are no stray screws remain inside the computer. Ensure that the DELL logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 2 Align the top cover to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that ...no gaps between the top cover and display back cover. Failure to the display back cover. 3 Slide the top cover until it clicks into place.
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..., use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Battery 15 Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Battery 1 Follow... the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your computer). 3 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically ...
..., use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Battery 15 Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Battery 1 Follow... the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your computer). 3 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically ...
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...ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). Module Cover 17 4 Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on ...the computer base. 5 Lift the module cover off the computer base. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the...
...ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). Module Cover 17 4 Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on ...the computer base. 5 Lift the module cover off the computer base. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the...
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3 2 1 1 tabs 3 captive screw 2 module cover Replacing the Module Cover CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the module cover into place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). 18 Module Cover
3 2 1 1 tabs 3 captive screw 2 module cover Replacing the Module Cover CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the module cover into place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). 18 Module Cover
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... Battery" 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 warranty. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that is not authorized by...your computer memory by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in your Setup Guide for information on the type of the...
... Battery" 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 warranty. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that is not authorized by...your computer memory by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in your Setup Guide for information on the type of the...
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2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the ...
2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the ...
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... "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Optical Drive 23 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Module Cover" on your computer. 6 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside ...your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as...
... "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Optical Drive 23 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Module Cover" on your computer. 6 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside ...your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as...
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CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). 2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 plastic scribe Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. 24 Optical Drive Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated. 3 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). 2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 plastic scribe Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. 24 Optical Drive Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated. 3 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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.... 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 4 Slide a plastic scribe between the slots on the keyboard and release the tabs on...: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keyboard 27
.... 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 4 Slide a plastic scribe between the slots on the keyboard and release the tabs on...: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keyboard 27
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... Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 8 Palm-Rest... Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. For additional safety best practices information,...
... Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 8 Palm-Rest... Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. For additional safety best practices information,...
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...-Card slot for Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) and one half Mini-Card slot for Worldwide Interoperability for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. Removing the Mini-Card(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the ... the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you are removing the WiMax/WWAN Mini-Card: a Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on your warranty. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Microwave Access (...
...-Card slot for Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) and one half Mini-Card slot for Worldwide Interoperability for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. Removing the Mini-Card(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the ... the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you are removing the WiMax/WWAN Mini-Card: a Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on your warranty. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Microwave Access (...
