Comprehensive Specifications
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... frequency - 133 MHz Inspiron 400 AMD Athlon™ AMD Athlon X2 512 KB 1 MB 64 bits 200 MHz Back to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA DVD+/-RW.... is subject to view information about your computer. Reproduction of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell and Inspiron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may vary by region. Regulatory Model ...
... frequency - 133 MHz Inspiron 400 AMD Athlon™ AMD Athlon X2 512 KB 1 MB 64 bits 200 MHz Back to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA DVD+/-RW.... is subject to view information about your computer. Reproduction of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell and Inspiron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may vary by region. Regulatory Model ...
Service Manual
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...installing the components 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. Recommended Tools The procedures in your computer. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...Disconnect all open files and exit all power sources before you turn off . 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...
...installing the components 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. Recommended Tools The procedures in your computer. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...Disconnect all open files and exit all power sources before you turn off . 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...
Service Manual
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...Remove the drive bay (see Removing the Top Bracket). 4. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information... repairs on the new hard drive (see Turning Off Your Computer) before removing the hard drive. Damage due to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer). 6. CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in the safety instructions that ...
...Remove the drive bay (see Removing the Top Bracket). 4. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information... repairs on the new hard drive (see Turning Off Your Computer) before removing the hard drive. Damage due to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer). 6. CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in the safety instructions that ...
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...Restoring Your Operating System" in Before You Begin. 2. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Replace the top bracket (see the Dell Technology Guide. Connect your computer, as needed . CAUTION: Before turning on the hard drive. 4. For more information, see Replacing the Top Bracket...the hard drive to the computer. 9. Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Drive Bay). 6. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Failure to do so may result in damage to the drive bay. 5. Replace...
...Restoring Your Operating System" in Before You Begin. 2. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Replace the top bracket (see the Dell Technology Guide. Connect your computer, as needed . CAUTION: Before turning on the hard drive. 4. For more information, see Replacing the Top Bracket...the hard drive to the computer. 9. Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Drive Bay). 6. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Failure to do so may result in damage to the drive bay. 5. Replace...
Service Manual
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...security lock latch Replacing the I /O bracket into place. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. 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... security lock latch on your computer. Remove the top bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Using a hex nut driver, remove the two screws that secures the I/O bracket to the chassis. Replace the screw that secure ...
...security lock latch Replacing the I /O bracket into place. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. 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... security lock latch on your computer. Remove the top bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Using a hex nut driver, remove the two screws that secures the I/O bracket to the chassis. Replace the screw that secure ...
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Replace the top bracket (see Replacing the Top Cover). Back to the computer. 9. Using a hex nut driver, replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 8. Failure to do so ...
Replace the top bracket (see Replacing the Top Cover). Back to the computer. 9. Using a hex nut driver, replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 8. Failure to do so ...
Service Manual
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... from the available removable drives Specifies the boot device priority sequence from the CD/DVD drive. CD/DVD; NOTE: To boot to run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities media. The computer attempts to a USB device, the device must be bootable. On completion of the screen, press . NOTE: To boot...
... from the available removable drives Specifies the boot device priority sequence from the CD/DVD drive. CD/DVD; NOTE: To boot to run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities media. The computer attempts to a USB device, the device must be bootable. On completion of the screen, press . NOTE: To boot...
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...save the file on the screen. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Top Cover). Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model. 4. Click Enter a Service Tag. Select the type of ...'s Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. Enter your computer is located at support.dell.com. 3. c. Click Confirm. 5. Replace the drive bay (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 13...model and want to step 5. A list of the computer. The File Download window appears. 7. Inspiron 400 10. Go to the computer. 14. Connect your computer and devices to download the latest ...
...save the file on the screen. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Top Cover). Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model. 4. Click Enter a Service Tag. Select the type of ...'s Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. Enter your computer is located at support.dell.com. 3. c. Click Confirm. 5. Replace the drive bay (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 13...model and want to step 5. A list of the computer. The File Download window appears. 7. Inspiron 400 10. Go to the computer. 14. Connect your computer and devices to download the latest ...
SETUP GUIDE
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...Start Guide that you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that shipped with the operating system you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available on the Dell Support website at the time of your ...computer, it is preconfigured with your computer for more operating system specific information. 13 Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating...
...Start Guide that you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that shipped with the operating system you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available on the Dell Support website at the time of your ...computer, it is preconfigured with your computer for more operating system specific information. 13 Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating...
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... version of Windows and press . 3. Click Start . 2. Windows Vista® 1. If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3.
... version of Windows and press . 3. Click Start . 2. Windows Vista® 1. If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3.
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... the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you want to resolve the incompatibility. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. To start the search. 3. Type ... incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to test displays in the system setup program and is active. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41
... the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you want to resolve the incompatibility. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. To start the search. 3. Type ... incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to test displays in the system setup program and is active. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41
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... completes successfully, you want to be working properly. 2. Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. b. This will receive the following message: "No problems have been found , run the remaining... with this system so far. then, shut down your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 59). 1. Ensure that the ...
... completes successfully, you want to be working properly. 2. Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. b. This will receive the following message: "No problems have been found , run the remaining... with this system so far. then, shut down your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 59). 1. Ensure that the ...
SETUP GUIDE
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... An Option window. 7. Press any key to the Choose An Option window. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. d. Select the test you contact Dell. 6. If a problem is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Shut down your computer is not invoked: Press any key to go ...you identify your hard drive and to go to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 59). When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press otherwise press . Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. NOTE: If you wait too long...
... An Option window. 7. Press any key to the Choose An Option window. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. d. Select the test you contact Dell. 6. If a problem is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Shut down your computer is not invoked: Press any key to go ...you identify your hard drive and to go to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 59). When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press otherwise press . Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. NOTE: If you wait too long...
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... Service Tag for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 The Service Tag helps you identify your computer when you want to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. When ...for your computer. 7. If a problem is located at the top of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59). On the next start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. Select the Boot from CD...
... Service Tag for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 The Service Tag helps you identify your computer when you want to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. When ...for your computer. 7. If a problem is located at the top of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59). On the next start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. Select the Boot from CD...
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...only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options Window. Any programs or files added since you received your computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs... or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you see the Microsoft® Windows®...
...only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options Window. Any programs or files added since you received your computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs... or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you see the Microsoft® Windows®...
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... drive detected by the computer. 50 Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver. See "System Restore" on your operating system to the operating state it was in before you are considering reinstalling the Microsoft...performing the installation, back up all data files on page 46. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 5. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to correct a ...
... drive detected by the computer. 50 Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver. See "System Restore" on your operating system to the operating state it was in before you are considering reinstalling the Microsoft...performing the installation, back up all data files on page 46. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 5. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to correct a ...
SETUP GUIDE
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... from which you ordered your computer, or whether you need the following items: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. On the next start-up, the ...Depending on the screen to load any open files and exit any required drivers. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to complete the installation. 51 To reinstall Windows, you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer...
... from which you ordered your computer, or whether you need the following items: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. On the next start-up, the ...Depending on the screen to load any open files and exit any required drivers. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to complete the installation. 51 To reinstall Windows, you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer...
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.../manuals. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic...
.../manuals. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com 61 the base of your computer. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for ...that is shipped with your computer, before working inside your computer the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 ...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com 61 the base of your computer. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for ...that is shipped with your computer, before working inside your computer the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 ...
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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 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.