Dell Technology Guide
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... Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local...
... Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local...
Dell Technology Guide
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... reporting dialog box will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down with a frozen blue screen. See "Replacing a Battery" on . Shutting Down Your Computer 107 If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer, see: • Windows... → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is turned back on page 143. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with active programs will help you have...
... reporting dialog box will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down with a frozen blue screen. See "Replacing a Battery" on . Shutting Down Your Computer 107 If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer, see: • Windows... → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is turned back on page 143. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with active programs will help you have...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. If you need to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is designed to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of...
... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. If you need to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is designed to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of...
Dell Technology Guide
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...remaining, three of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on . If no charge. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings..., Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To check the amount of the power remaining on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If no lights appear, ...
...remaining, three of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on . If no charge. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings..., Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To check the amount of the power remaining on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If no lights appear, ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see the Service Manual for either... fan failure. ALERT! FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L S U P P O R T - Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see "Contacting...
...for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see the Service Manual for either... fan failure. ALERT! FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L S U P P O R T - Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see "Contacting...
Dell Technology Guide
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... sequence information is correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). N O T I M E R T I C K I X E D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. RUN THE SETUP...
... sequence information is correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). N O T I M E R T I C K I X E D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. RUN THE SETUP...
Dell Technology Guide
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... 278 Troubleshooting P R O G R A M - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. D A Y N O T S E T - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). TO RESOLVE...
... 278 Troubleshooting P R O G R A M - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. D A Y N O T S E T - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). TO RESOLVE...
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... MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER...
... MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER...
Dell Technology Guide
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...Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. Replace the battery only with your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in...(Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your ...
...Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. Replace the battery only with your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in...(Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your ...
Quick Reference Guide
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Contents Finding Information 7 1 About Your Computer 9 Front and Right View 9 Back and Left View 15 Bottom View 19 Removing and Replacing the Battery 20 Removing and Replacing the Base Cover 21 2 Specifications 23 3 Troubleshooting 33 Dell Technical Update Service 33 Pre-Boot Self-Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics 33 Dell Support Center 37 Drive Problems 38 Hard drive problems 38 Error Messages 39 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 7 1 About Your Computer 9 Front and Right View 9 Back and Left View 15 Bottom View 19 Removing and Replacing the Battery 20 Removing and Replacing the Base Cover 21 2 Specifications 23 3 Troubleshooting 33 Dell Technical Update Service 33 Pre-Boot Self-Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics 33 Dell Support Center 37 Drive Problems 38 Hard drive problems 38 Error Messages 39 Contents 3
Quick Reference Guide
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... work with your Dell computer. Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch To replace the battery, slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place. 20 About Your Computer The battery is engaged. 4 Slide the battery out of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with the...
... work with your Dell computer. Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch To replace the battery, slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place. 20 About Your Computer The battery is engaged. 4 Slide the battery out of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with the...
Quick Reference Guide
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... removal and replacement of the computer. 2 Replace and tighten the six captive screws on the base cover. 3 Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 20). To replace the base ...follow the safety instructions that the computer is turned off. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 20). 3 Loosen the six captive screws on the base cover...yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by trained support personnel. Removing and Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Processor components should be removed...
... removal and replacement of the computer. 2 Replace and tighten the six captive screws on the base cover. 3 Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 20). To replace the base ...follow the safety instructions that the computer is turned off. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 20). 3 Loosen the six captive screws on the base cover...yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by trained support personnel. Removing and Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Processor components should be removed...