Inspiron Zino HD Service Manual
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.... Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Top Cover Bottom Cover Top Bracket I/O Bezel Optical Drive Drive Bay Power-Button Bracket Coin-Cell Battery Hard Drive Wireless Mini-Card (Inspiron 400 Only) Memory Module(s) Processor Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Processor (Inspiron 400 Only) Chassis Fan I/O Bracket Graphics-Card Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Graphics Card (Inspiron 400...
.... Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Top Cover Bottom Cover Top Bracket I/O Bezel Optical Drive Drive Bay Power-Button Bracket Coin-Cell Battery Hard Drive Wireless Mini-Card (Inspiron 400 Only) Memory Module(s) Processor Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Processor (Inspiron 400 Only) Chassis Fan I/O Bracket Graphics-Card Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Graphics Card (Inspiron 400...
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... practices information, see Removing the Drive Bay). CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. 6. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Inspiron 300 Inspiron 400 WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized...
... practices information, see Removing the Drive Bay). CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. 6. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Inspiron 300 Inspiron 400 WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized...
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... the top cover (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 6. Log on the computer, replace all attached devices to the memory module connector, do not snap into position, remove the memory module and reinstall it. Inspiron 400 Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Replace the drive bay (see Removing the Bottom Cover). CAUTION: Before turning on to spread the...
... the top cover (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 6. Log on the computer, replace all attached devices to the memory module connector, do not snap into position, remove the memory module and reinstall it. Inspiron 400 Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Replace the drive bay (see Removing the Bottom Cover). CAUTION: Before turning on to spread the...
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... Panel® System and Maintenance. Use your computer. 7. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the memory module firmly into place. Failure to Contents Page If you do so may not boot.... memory size has changed, press to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM 2." 1. 3. Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 1 tab 3 memory module 2 memory-module connector 4 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you install a memory ...
... Panel® System and Maintenance. Use your computer. 7. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the memory module firmly into place. Failure to Contents Page If you do so may not boot.... memory size has changed, press to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM 2." 1. 3. Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 1 tab 3 memory module 2 memory-module connector 4 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you install a memory ...
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...Inspiron 400 Only: a. NOTE: Make note of the chassis to release the system board from the system board. Remove the graphics-card heat sink (see Memory Module(s)). 12. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Drive Bay). 7. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell...chassis. 15. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Top Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. Remove ...
...Inspiron 400 Only: a. NOTE: Make note of the chassis to release the system board from the system board. Remove the graphics-card heat sink (see Memory Module(s)). 12. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Drive Bay). 7. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell...chassis. 15. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Top Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. Remove ...
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...the I/O bezel (see Replacing the I /O Bezel). 10. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink). 17. For Inspiron 400 Only: a. Replace the processor (see Replacing the Drive Bay). 12. Replace the drive bay (see Replacing the Processor). Replace the optical drive... Replacing the Graphics Card). Replace the graphics card (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 13. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 15. Replace the top bracket (see Memory Module(s)). 7. d. f. Replace the chassis fan (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 11. Replace...
...the I/O bezel (see Replacing the I /O Bezel). 10. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink). 17. For Inspiron 400 Only: a. Replace the processor (see Replacing the Drive Bay). 12. Replace the drive bay (see Replacing the Processor). Replace the optical drive... Replacing the Graphics Card). Replace the graphics card (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 13. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 15. Replace the top bracket (see Memory Module(s)). 7. d. f. Replace the chassis fan (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 11. Replace...
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... down -arrow keys to highlight an option. System Info System BIOS Version Service Tag Asset Tag Processor Type Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Displays the system name Displays the BIOS version number Displays the service tag of the computer when the service tag is...The field is highlighted, the Help Screen displays more information about your current settings. Back to Contents Page System Setup Utility Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup utility to: l Change the ...
... down -arrow keys to highlight an option. System Info System BIOS Version Service Tag Asset Tag Processor Type Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Displays the system name Displays the BIOS version number Displays the service tag of the computer when the service tag is...The field is highlighted, the Help Screen displays more information about your current settings. Back to Contents Page System Setup Utility Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup utility to: l Change the ...
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... in MHz Indicates the type of installed memory Main Service Tag Setting System Time System Date SATA-0 SATA-1 eSATA-0 (applicable for Inspiron 400 computer only) eSATA-1 (applicable for Inspiron 400 computer only) Keyboard Errors Displays the service tag of the computer if the service tag is present or provides a field...or Off (On by default) Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Power Management ACPI Suspend Type AC Recovery Low Power Mode (applicable for Inspiron 400 computer only) Remote Wake Up Auto Power On Auto Power On Date (Displays only when "Auto Power On" is set to Enabled) Auto...
... in MHz Indicates the type of installed memory Main Service Tag Setting System Time System Date SATA-0 SATA-1 eSATA-0 (applicable for Inspiron 400 computer only) eSATA-1 (applicable for Inspiron 400 computer only) Keyboard Errors Displays the service tag of the computer if the service tag is present or provides a field...or Off (On by default) Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Power Management ACPI Suspend Type AC Recovery Low Power Mode (applicable for Inspiron 400 computer only) Remote Wake Up Auto Power On Auto Power On Date (Displays only when "Auto Power On" is set to Enabled) Auto...
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... an error message. If you to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the CD/DVD drive to run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities media. To ensure your computer and try again. User Password Boot Sequence 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device... Disk Drives USB Drives CD/DVD Drives Removable Drives Network Drives Exit Exit Options Status of the screen, press . USB; CD/DVD; Network; Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. Removable; Network; The computer attempts to wait until you want to a USB connector. 2. l CD/DVD ...
... an error message. If you to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the CD/DVD drive to run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities media. To ensure your computer and try again. User Password Boot Sequence 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device... Disk Drives USB Drives CD/DVD Drives Removable Drives Network Drives Exit Exit Options Status of the screen, press . USB; CD/DVD; Network; Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. Removable; Network; The computer attempts to wait until you want to a USB connector. 2. l CD/DVD ...
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1 SATA power connector (SATAPWR1) 2 coin-cell battery socket (BAT1) 3 SATA drive connector (SATA2) 4 SATA drive connector (SATA1) 5 optical drive power connector (ODD_PWR1) 6 CMOS jumper (CMOS1) 7 memory-module connector (DIMM1) 8 processor 9 chassis fan connector (SYSFAN1) Inspiron 400 Inside View 1 chassis fan 3 drive bay 5 processor heat sink 2 coin-cell battery 4 optical drive System Board Components
1 SATA power connector (SATAPWR1) 2 coin-cell battery socket (BAT1) 3 SATA drive connector (SATA2) 4 SATA drive connector (SATA1) 5 optical drive power connector (ODD_PWR1) 6 CMOS jumper (CMOS1) 7 memory-module connector (DIMM1) 8 processor 9 chassis fan connector (SYSFAN1) Inspiron 400 Inside View 1 chassis fan 3 drive bay 5 processor heat sink 2 coin-cell battery 4 optical drive System Board Components
Inspiron Zino HD SETUP GUIDE
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...Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Software Features 25 Dell Dock 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems... 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Operating System...
...Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Software Features 25 Dell Dock 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems... 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Operating System...
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... cameras, and MP3 players. 5 Headphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Optical drive (optional) - Connects to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Mini Secure Digital memory card • Micro SD/SDHC memory card 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to headphones. 19...
... cameras, and MP3 players. 5 Headphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Optical drive (optional) - Connects to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Mini Secure Digital memory card • Micro SD/SDHC memory card 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to headphones. 19...
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...memory module is seated properly. Three Possible motherboard failure Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure 31 INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell..." on page 59. Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "...
...memory module is seated properly. Three Possible motherboard failure Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure 31 INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell..." on page 59. Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "...
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...; Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals). • Check if the memory module is successfully communicating with the memory. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals...
...; Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals). • Check if the memory module is successfully communicating with the memory. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals...
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... your hard drive. The PSA starts running tests. This will receive the following message: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA) is connected to run the... NOTE: If your computer. 3. Ensure that the computer is invoked: a. Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. If the PSA completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Do you want to an...
... your hard drive. The PSA starts running tests. This will receive the following message: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA) is connected to run the... NOTE: If your computer. 3. Ensure that the computer is invoked: a. Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. If the PSA completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Do you want to an...
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... Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Using Support Tools c. When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press otherwise press . Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer and try again. 43 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Write down your computer when you are complete...
... Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Using Support Tools c. When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press otherwise press . Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer and try again. 43 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Write down your computer when you are complete...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating ...operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part 60 See: the Operating System disc the base... computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your warranty. Check your...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating ...operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part 60 See: the Operating System disc the base... computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your warranty. Check your...
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non-ECC memory only 800-MHz DDR2 SODIMM; non-ECC memory only Capacities 1 GB 1 GB, 2GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. 64 Basic Specifications Computer Model Memory Connectors Minimum Inspiron 300 one 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) Inspiron 400 two 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) Maximum 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB DIMMs) Memory type 533-MHz DDR2 UDIMM;
non-ECC memory only 800-MHz DDR2 SODIMM; non-ECC memory only Capacities 1 GB 1 GB, 2GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. 64 Basic Specifications Computer Model Memory Connectors Minimum Inspiron 300 one 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) Inspiron 400 two 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) Maximum 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB DIMMs) Memory type 533-MHz DDR2 UDIMM;
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... Drive Internally accessible one 3.5-inch bay for SATA hard drive Front Panel Connectors USB two USB 2.0-compliant connectors Audio one headphone connector Memory card reader one 4-in-1 memory card reader Inspiron 400 one 5.25-inch bay for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive, Blu-ray Disc™ combo, or Blu-ray Disc RW optical...
... Drive Internally accessible one 3.5-inch bay for SATA hard drive Front Panel Connectors USB two USB 2.0-compliant connectors Audio one headphone connector Memory card reader one 4-in-1 memory card reader Inspiron 400 one 5.25-inch bay for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive, Blu-ray Disc™ combo, or Blu-ray Disc RW optical...
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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