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Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This manual provides procedures for complete information about safety precautions, working ...the power source. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: l Small Phillips screwdriver l Hex nut driver l Flash BIOS executable update program at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that shipped with your computer. 1. WARNING: Disconnect all open programs before you turn off . See the ...
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This manual provides procedures for complete information about safety precautions, working ...the power source. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: l Small Phillips screwdriver l Hex nut driver l Flash BIOS executable update program at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that shipped with your computer. 1. WARNING: Disconnect all open programs before you turn off . See the ...
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...is not covered by your warranty. Follow the procedures in the safety instructions that secure the hard drive to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer). Remove the drive bay (see Removing the Top Cover). 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should... support for hard drives from sources other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Top Bracket). 4. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing ...
...is not covered by your warranty. Follow the procedures in the safety instructions that secure the hard drive to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer). Remove the drive bay (see Removing the Top Cover). 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should... support for hard drives from sources other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Top Bracket). 4. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing ...
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Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Replace the drive bay (see the Dell Technology Guide. Connect your computer, as needed . See "Restoring Your Operating System" in Before You Begin. 2. For more information, see Replacing the Drive Bay). 6. Align ... devices to the drive bay. 5. Replace the top bracket (see Replacing the Top Cover). Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 8. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer and all screws and ensure that secure the hard drive to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 10. Back to...
Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Replace the drive bay (see the Dell Technology Guide. Connect your computer, as needed . See "Restoring Your Operating System" in Before You Begin. 2. For more information, see Replacing the Drive Bay). 6. Align ... devices to the drive bay. 5. Replace the top bracket (see Replacing the Top Cover). Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 8. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer and all screws and ensure that secure the hard drive to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 10. Back to...
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...top bracket (see Removing the Chassis Fan). 6. Remove the chassis fan (see Removing the Top Bracket). 4. Using a hex nut driver, remove the two screws that secures the I/O bracket to the chassis. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage ...bracket out of the computer cover and lift the I/O bracket out of the I /O Bracket 1. Back to Contents Page I/O Bracket Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the I/O Bracket Replacing the I/O Bracket WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
...top bracket (see Removing the Chassis Fan). 6. Remove the chassis fan (see Removing the Top Bracket). 4. Using a hex nut driver, remove the two screws that secures the I/O bracket to the chassis. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage ...bracket out of the computer cover and lift the I/O bracket out of the I /O Bracket 1. Back to Contents Page I/O Bracket Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the I/O Bracket Replacing the I/O Bracket WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
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...). 8. Replace the top bracket (see Replacing the Top Cover). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all attached devices to the I /O Bezel). 7. Using a hex nut driver, replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Connect your computer and all screws and ensure that secure the VGA connector...
...). 8. Replace the top bracket (see Replacing the Top Cover). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all attached devices to the I /O Bezel). 7. Using a hex nut driver, replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Connect your computer and all screws and ensure that secure the VGA connector...
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... Removable Drives Network Drives Exit Exit Options Status of user password installed Specifies the boot sequence from the CD/DVD drive to run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities media. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to change the boot sequence for example, to...
... Removable Drives Network Drives Exit Exit Options Status of user password installed Specifies the boot sequence from the CD/DVD drive to run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities media. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to change the boot sequence for example, to...
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... electrical outlets, and turn them on. b. Click Download Now to your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model. 4. b. Select the type of the menu. The File Download window appears...BIOS 1. Turn on the screen. Enter your computer is located at support.dell.com. 3. c. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 12. Go to ... Your Product Line list. Click Confirm. 5. The file downloads to download the latest BIOS file. Inspiron 400 10. Replace the drive bay (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 13. Replace the top bracket...
... electrical outlets, and turn them on. b. Click Download Now to your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model. 4. b. Select the type of the menu. The File Download window appears...BIOS 1. Turn on the screen. Enter your computer is located at support.dell.com. 3. c. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 12. Go to ... Your Product Line list. Click Confirm. 5. The file downloads to download the latest BIOS file. Inspiron 400 10. Replace the drive bay (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 13. Replace the top bracket...
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...steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Set Up the Operating ...up an Internet connection. Doing so may take you selected at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer, it is preconfigured with your computer for more operating...
...steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Set Up the Operating ...up an Internet connection. Doing so may take you selected at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer, it is preconfigured with your computer for more operating...
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... the software. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. --If necessary...
... the software. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. --If necessary...
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...'s configuration information, and ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is active. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is recommended... before you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41 See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to resolve the incompatibility. Click Start ...
...'s configuration information, and ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is active. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is recommended... before you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41 See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to resolve the incompatibility. Click Start ...
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...the remaining memory tests? Ensure that the computer is connected to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating ...drive. b. Do you want to wait until you see a message stating that is invoked: a. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer. 3. NOTE: If you will take about 30 minutes ...
...the remaining memory tests? Ensure that the computer is connected to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating ...drive. b. Do you want to wait until you see a message stating that is invoked: a. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer. 3. NOTE: If you will take about 30 minutes ...
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Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. Shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If you are complete, close the test screen to return to wait until you ...to continue." Write down and restart the computer. When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press otherwise press . d. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. Using Support Tools c. The following message is not invoked: Press any key to ...
Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. Shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If you are complete, close the test screen to return to wait until you ...to continue." Write down and restart the computer. When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press otherwise press . d. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. Using Support Tools c. The following message is not invoked: Press any key to ...
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... 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to run. 8. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59). If multiple versions are complete, close the test screen to return to proceed. 6. Using Support Tools NOTE: The next steps change the .... 7. If a problem is located at the top of the problem. When the tests are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 On the next start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. When the boot device list...
... 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to run. 8. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59). If multiple versions are complete, close the test screen to return to proceed. 6. Using Support Tools NOTE: The next steps change the .... 7. If a problem is located at the top of the problem. When the tests are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 On the next start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. When the boot device list...
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... Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see the ...Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The System Recovery Options window appears. 48 then, shut down your operating system problem. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only...
... Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see the ...Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The System Recovery Options window appears. 48 then, shut down your operating system problem. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only...
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... all data files on page 46. Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 5. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Right-click Computer. 3. Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 5. Click Start. 2. Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation...
... all data files on page 46. Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 5. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Right-click Computer. 3. Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 5. Click Start. 2. Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation...
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...if the Install Windows message appears. 4. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to load any key to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you see the Microsoft® Windows® ...desktop; Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to wait until you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer and try again. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD...
...if the Install Windows message appears. 4. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to load any key to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you see the Microsoft® Windows® ...desktop; Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to wait until you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer and try again. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, ...Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation ...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, ...Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation ...
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... for your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. You must use the Service Tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to common...
... for your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. You must use the Service Tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to common...
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INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. 62
INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. 62
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Index drivers and downloads 61 DVDs, playing and creating 25 E eject button 19 email addresses for technical support 54 energy conserving 27 Express Service Code 52 F front-side connectors 5, 18 FTP login, anonymous 54 H hard drive type 65 hard drive activity light 23 74 hardware problems diagnosing 41 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 35 N network connection fixing 32 network connector location 23
Index drivers and downloads 61 DVDs, playing and creating 25 E eject button 19 email addresses for technical support 54 energy conserving 27 Express Service Code 52 F front-side connectors 5, 18 FTP login, anonymous 54 H hard drive type 65 hard drive activity light 23 74 hardware problems diagnosing 41 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 35 N network connection fixing 32 network connector location 23