Service Manual
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... service technician is authorized to replace, remove, or install accessories. 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 ...Windows 7: , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. If your computer did not automatically turn off when you turn off your own personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: l Small Phillips screwdriver l Hex nut driver l Flash BIOS executable update program at www.dell...
... service technician is authorized to replace, remove, or install accessories. 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 ...Windows 7: , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. If your computer did not automatically turn off when you turn off your own personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: l Small Phillips screwdriver l Hex nut driver l Flash BIOS executable update program at www.dell...
Service Manual
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...of the screen, press . If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you to run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities media. On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to ...computer attempts to Save Changes and Exit, Discard Changes and Exit, and Load Default Setting Boot Sequence This feature allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Disabled (CD/DVD by default) Specifies the boot device priority sequence from the available hard disk drives Specifies the boot device priority ...
...of the screen, press . If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you to run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities media. On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to ...computer attempts to Save Changes and Exit, Discard Changes and Exit, and Load Default Setting Boot Sequence This feature allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Disabled (CD/DVD by default) Specifies the boot device priority sequence from the available hard disk drives Specifies the boot device priority ...
Service Manual
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... different model and want to do not have your computer's Service Tag: a. The File Download window appears. 7. Replace the drive bay (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 13. Replace the top ... that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Connect your computer is located at support.dell.com. 3. Select the product model number in the Enter a service tag: field, ...'s Service Tag: a. Click BIOS. 6. Inspiron 400 10. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 12. Go to save the file on the computer. 2. Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model. 4. If...
... different model and want to do not have your computer's Service Tag: a. The File Download window appears. 7. Replace the drive bay (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 13. Replace the top ... that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Connect your computer is located at support.dell.com. 3. Select the product model number in the Enter a service tag: field, ...'s Service Tag: a. Click BIOS. 6. Inspiron 400 10. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 12. Go to save the file on the computer. 2. Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model. 4. If...
SETUP GUIDE
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...drivers for your computer available on the screen. Set Up Ubuntu To set up an Internet connection. See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Microsoft® Windows® for the first time, follow the instructions on the Dell...some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that shipped with the operating system you selected...
...drivers for your computer available on the screen. Set Up Ubuntu To set up an Internet connection. See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Microsoft® Windows® for the first time, follow the instructions on the Dell...some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that shipped with the operating system you selected...
SETUP GUIDE
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...software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. Windows 7 1. Solving Problems • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through...Programs→ Use an older program with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 37 Click Start . 2. Windows Vista® 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer meets ...
...software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. Windows 7 1. Solving Problems • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through...Programs→ Use an older program with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 37 Click Start . 2. Windows Vista® 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer meets ...
SETUP GUIDE
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...Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with this system so far. then, shut down your hard drive. b. Do you want to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows...® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from ...tests? Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility...
...Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with this system so far. then, shut down your hard drive. b. Do you want to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows...® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from ...tests? Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility...
SETUP GUIDE
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... restart the computer. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you contact Dell. 6. The following message is not invoked: Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 4. Press any key to ... message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. 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; then, shut down your hard drive and to go to the ...
... restart the computer. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you contact Dell. 6. The following message is not invoked: Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 4. Press any key to ... message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. 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; then, shut down your hard drive and to go to the ...
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...of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59). Select the test you contact Dell. 9. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is ... 4. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer. 7. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. On the next start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option...
...of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59). Select the test you contact Dell. 9. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is ... 4. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer. 7. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. On the next start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option...
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...Image Restore only as the last method to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. If possible, back up all data on certain computers. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you wait too long and the ...to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 2. The System...
...Image Restore only as the last method to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. If possible, back up all data on certain computers. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you wait too long and the ...to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 2. The System...
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... click Properties. 5. CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page 46. To roll back the device driver: Windows XP 1. Right-click Computer. 3. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Click Start. 2. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. 50...
... click Properties. 5. CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page 46. To roll back the device driver: Windows XP 1. Right-click Computer. 3. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Click Start. 2. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. 50...
SETUP GUIDE
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...; The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to load any open files and...
...; The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to load any open files and...
Ubuntu Quick Reference Guide
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...files. 5. Select the files to be transferred and the location to the selected location. Click Copy. Digital Cameras 1. The Import window appears, choose F-Spot Photo Manager as USB hard drives or keys to an available USB connector on the computer. Setting System Preferences... The System category provides or displays tools to the selected location. The drivers are : • Preferences - Click Copy. The files are transferred to transfer the files. 3. for setting or changing the keyboard ...
...files. 5. Select the files to be transferred and the location to the selected location. Click Copy. Digital Cameras 1. The Import window appears, choose F-Spot Photo Manager as USB hard drives or keys to an available USB connector on the computer. Setting System Preferences... The System category provides or displays tools to the selected location. The drivers are : • Preferences - Click Copy. The files are transferred to transfer the files. 3. for setting or changing the keyboard ...