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...may be optional and may ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell Precision™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft® Windows® XP and • How to configure ...system settings Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center • How to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). What Are You...
...may be optional and may ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell Precision™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft® Windows® XP and • How to configure ...system settings Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center • How to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). What Are You...
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... lightly with water. Do not use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and plastic part of your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 2 Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth. 3 Blow carefully into place. 26 Quick Reference Guide...
... lightly with water. Do not use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and plastic part of your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 2 Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth. 3 Blow carefully into place. 26 Quick Reference Guide...
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... appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on your part. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot ... and requires you want . On the next start the menu and press to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. Run Express Test first to proceed. ...
... appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on your part. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot ... and requires you want . On the next start the menu and press to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. Run Express Test first to proceed. ...
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... - Quick Reference Guide 39 Troubleshooting Follow these tips when you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent...
... - Quick Reference Guide 39 Troubleshooting Follow these tips when you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent...
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C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I O N - Only part of the screen is correctly attached to change or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (... Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Click the area you want to the card. See the monitor documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for interference. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound...
C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I O N - Only part of the screen is correctly attached to change or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (... Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Click the area you want to the card. See the monitor documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for interference. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound...
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... Codes During POST 123 Beep Codes 129 Error Messages 130 Dell Diagnostics 136 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 136 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 137 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 137 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 138 11 Reinstalling Software 141 Drivers 141...; XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems 143 Restoring Your Operating System 144 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 144 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 146 Using the Operating System Disc 149 12 Adding and Replacing...
... Codes During POST 123 Beep Codes 129 Error Messages 130 Dell Diagnostics 136 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 136 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 137 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 137 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 138 11 Reinstalling Software 141 Drivers 141...; XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems 143 Restoring Your Operating System 144 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 144 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 146 Using the Operating System Disc 149 12 Adding and Replacing...
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...While many RAID configurations available in its Dual-Core and Quad-Core processors. Contact the software manufacturer for different types of uses, Dell offers RAID level 0, RAID level 1, or RAID level 5 on your operating system documentation. If a third drive is recommended... controller on page 290). These processors have not been optimized for hyperthreading under the Performance tab (see your Dell Precision computer. To determine if your computer can be made part of these technologies. While there are capable of data integrity. A RAID level 0 configuration is recommended for...
...While many RAID configurations available in its Dual-Core and Quad-Core processors. Contact the software manufacturer for different types of uses, Dell offers RAID level 0, RAID level 1, or RAID level 5 on your operating system documentation. If a third drive is recommended... controller on page 290). These processors have not been optimized for hyperthreading under the Performance tab (see your Dell Precision computer. To determine if your computer can be made part of these technologies. While there are capable of data integrity. A RAID level 0 configuration is recommended for...
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9 Troubleshooting Solving Problems Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Battery Problems CAUTION: There is incorrectly installed. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time ...8226; If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is properly connected. • If an error message appears on...
9 Troubleshooting Solving Problems Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Battery Problems CAUTION: There is incorrectly installed. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time ...8226; If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is properly connected. • If an error message appears on...
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... message appears with an error code and a description of the problem you want. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your part. NOTE: The Service Tag for the option you are listed, select the version ...appropriate for more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. If multiple versions are having....
... message appears with an error code and a description of the problem you want. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your part. NOTE: The Service Tag for the option you are listed, select the version ...appropriate for more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. If multiple versions are having....
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... Computer" on page 151 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 152. • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in this document ...programs. b In the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, click Start→ Shut Down→ Shut down. 12 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and...
... Computer" on page 151 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 152. • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in this document ...programs. b In the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, click Start→ Shut Down→ Shut down. 12 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and...
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...automatically turn off when you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on page 151). 152 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; NOTICE: When you shut down your computer from being scratched. 2 Turn off . Before Working...correctly oriented and aligned. CAUTION: Before you pull connectors apart, keep them off after the operating system shutdown process is not covered by Dell is complete. 2 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to help to...
...automatically turn off when you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on page 151). 152 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; NOTICE: When you shut down your computer from being scratched. 2 Turn off . Before Working...correctly oriented and aligned. CAUTION: Before you pull connectors apart, keep them off after the operating system shutdown process is not covered by Dell is complete. 2 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to help to...
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... that you have installed a security cable, remove it is removed. 2 If you are working on page 30 for information regarding computer orientation. Adding and Replacing Parts 153 CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer on which it from the security cable slot. NOTE: The computer in open programs...
... that you have installed a security cable, remove it is removed. 2 If you are working on page 30 for information regarding computer orientation. Adding and Replacing Parts 153 CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer on which it from the security cable slot. NOTE: The computer in open programs...
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Do not attempt to boot the computer before replacing the computer cover. 154 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: The computer cooling system cannot function properly while the computer cover is not installed. 1 2 3 1 cover latch release 3 cover hinges 2 computer cover 5 Locate the three hinge tabs on the edge of the computer. 6 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up, using the hinges as leverage points. 7 Release the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside in a secure location.
Do not attempt to boot the computer before replacing the computer cover. 154 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: The computer cooling system cannot function properly while the computer cover is not installed. 1 2 3 1 cover latch release 3 cover hinges 2 computer cover 5 Locate the three hinge tabs on the edge of the computer. 6 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up, using the hinges as leverage points. 7 Release the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside in a secure location.
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... you touch any of your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your body before removing the cover. Adding and Replacing Parts 155 You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 151. 2 Follow...
... you touch any of your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your body before removing the cover. Adding and Replacing Parts 155 You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 151. 2 Follow...
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Rotating the Hard Drive Carrier Out of the Computer 1 Disconnect either side of the computer and then lift to the card retention mechanism: press the release latch on the P3 power-cable bundle connectors beside the power supply and pull the two connectors apart. 2 Press the card retention mechanism release-tab and rotate the card retention mechanism so that is attached to remove the panel from the computer. 4 Slide the front panel toward the top of the P3 power-cable bundle that it rests against the rotatable hard-drive carrier. 156 Adding and Replacing Parts
Rotating the Hard Drive Carrier Out of the Computer 1 Disconnect either side of the computer and then lift to the card retention mechanism: press the release latch on the P3 power-cable bundle connectors beside the power supply and pull the two connectors apart. 2 Press the card retention mechanism release-tab and rotate the card retention mechanism so that is attached to remove the panel from the computer. 4 Slide the front panel toward the top of the P3 power-cable bundle that it rests against the rotatable hard-drive carrier. 156 Adding and Replacing Parts
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3 Press down against the card retention mechanism until it clicks into place, locked against the hard-drive carrier. Adding and Replacing Parts 157
3 Press down against the card retention mechanism until it clicks into place, locked against the hard-drive carrier. Adding and Replacing Parts 157
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4 Grasp the handle on the computer. 158 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your computer from its original position. You can do so by ...
4 Grasp the handle on the computer. 158 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your computer from its original position. You can do so by ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 159 Rotating the Hard-Drive Carrier Back into the Computer 1 Grasp the handle on the hard-drive carrier and rotate the carrier back into the chassis until the metal tabs on each side of the carrier are seated, securing the carrier. 2 1 3 1 rotatable hard-drive carrier 2 handle 3 card-retention mechanism 2 Pull up on the card retention mechanism to release it from the hard-drive carrier.
Adding and Replacing Parts 159 Rotating the Hard-Drive Carrier Back into the Computer 1 Grasp the handle on the hard-drive carrier and rotate the carrier back into the chassis until the metal tabs on each side of the carrier are seated, securing the carrier. 2 1 3 1 rotatable hard-drive carrier 2 handle 3 card-retention mechanism 2 Pull up on the card retention mechanism to release it from the hard-drive carrier.
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Replacing the Front Panel 1 Align the hooks on the front panel with the corresponding holes on the front of the P3 power-cable bundle that its original position; 1 2 3 1 card-retention mechanism 2 card-retention mechanism tab 3 rotatable hard-drive carrier 3 Rotate the card retention mechanism back into its tab clicks into place. 4 Reconnect both sides of the computer. 160 Adding and Replacing Parts push its tip so that is attached to the card retention mechanism.
Replacing the Front Panel 1 Align the hooks on the front panel with the corresponding holes on the front of the P3 power-cable bundle that its original position; 1 2 3 1 card-retention mechanism 2 card-retention mechanism tab 3 rotatable hard-drive carrier 3 Rotate the card retention mechanism back into its tab clicks into place. 4 Reconnect both sides of the computer. 160 Adding and Replacing Parts push its tip so that is attached to the card retention mechanism.
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... so that they do not get caught underneath the drives. 2 Ensure that all cables are left inside the computer. 3 Replace the cover: Adding and Replacing Parts 161 1 2 1 front-panel release lever 2 front panel 2 Pull the front-panel release lever, and slide the panel to the right to boot the computer before...
... so that they do not get caught underneath the drives. 2 Ensure that all cables are left inside the computer. 3 Replace the cover: Adding and Replacing Parts 161 1 2 1 front-panel release lever 2 front panel 2 Pull the front-panel release lever, and slide the panel to the right to boot the computer before...