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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..." appear in the corners of the display to start in Safe Mode, you are started. This will be lost. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that power is turned back on. Press... → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Also, you may be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support...
..." appear in the corners of the display to start in Safe Mode, you are started. This will be lost. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that power is turned back on. Press... → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Also, you may be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support...
Dell Technology Guide
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... AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from children. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off...
... AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from children. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off...
Dell Technology Guide
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... operating time of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of its original charge capacity remains. Each...
... operating time of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of its original charge capacity remains. Each...
Dell Technology Guide
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... the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). FOR MORE INFORMATION: to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the...
... the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). FOR MORE INFORMATION: to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the...
Dell Technology Guide
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...K D R I X E D - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - See "Drive Problems" on page 292. R T C M O D E F I V E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. Enter the system... UTILITY. This message applies to notebook computers that the configuration information for the hard drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). S H U T D O W N F A I V E - MEMORY DOUBLE WORD...
...K D R I X E D - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - See "Drive Problems" on page 292. R T C M O D E F I V E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. Enter the system... UTILITY. This message applies to notebook computers that the configuration information for the hard drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). S H U T D O W N F A I V E - MEMORY DOUBLE WORD...
Dell Technology Guide
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...ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). O F - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. U N S U P P O...SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E D - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM ...
...ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). O F - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. U N S U P P O...SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E D - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell... S B A T T E R Y I Z E D - WARNING! Troubleshooting 279 WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - See "System Setup" on page 337...
...batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell... S B A T T E R Y I Z E D - WARNING! Troubleshooting 279 WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - See "System Setup" on page 337...
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...instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista® • Click Start → and click Computer. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type ...information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you have to the manufacturer's instructions. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT...
...instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista® • Click Start → and click Computer. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type ...information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you have to the manufacturer's instructions. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT...
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 25 3 Troubleshooting 35 Dell Technical Update Service 35 Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics 35 Dell Support Center 39 Drive Problems 40 Hard drive problems 40 Error Messages 41 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 25 3 Troubleshooting 35 Dell Technical Update Service 35 Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics 35 Dell Support Center 39 Drive Problems 40 Hard drive problems 40 Error Messages 41 Contents 3
Quick Reference Guide
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... only for systems with your computer • How to remove and replace parts • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Finding Information 7 NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can find this at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may ship with Microsoft operating system. ...use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer • Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Readme files may be available in your computer's battery bay....
... only for systems with your computer • How to remove and replace parts • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Finding Information 7 NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can find this at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may ship with Microsoft operating system. ...use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer • Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Readme files may be available in your computer's battery bay....
Quick Reference Guide
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... lights appear, then there is in Sleep state, you choose to avoid possible connector damage. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. Do not use batteries from other external cables from Dell. NOTICE: If you have up to 1 minute to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other computers with a compatible...
... lights appear, then there is in Sleep state, you choose to avoid possible connector damage. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. Do not use batteries from other external cables from Dell. NOTICE: If you have up to 1 minute to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other computers with a compatible...
Quick Reference Guide
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... outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any other external cables from the computer. Removing and Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the safety information that shipped with your computer. About Your Computer...
... outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any other external cables from the computer. Removing and Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the safety information that shipped with your computer. About Your Computer...
Quick Reference Guide
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1 2 1 base cover 2 base cover tab To remove the base cover: 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 20). 3 Loosen the captive screws on the base cover and lift the cover off the computer as shown above. 22 About Your Computer
1 2 1 base cover 2 base cover tab To remove the base cover: 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 20). 3 Loosen the captive screws on the base cover and lift the cover off the computer as shown above. 22 About Your Computer
Quick Reference Guide
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To replace the base cover: 1 Align the tabs on the base cover to the instructions in the Service Manual. CAUTION: Do not touch the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly or any other part inside the base cover before referring to the bottom of the computer. 2 Tighten the captive screws on the base cover. 3 Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on removal and replacement of parts, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com. For instructions on page 20). About Your Computer 23
To replace the base cover: 1 Align the tabs on the base cover to the instructions in the Service Manual. CAUTION: Do not touch the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly or any other part inside the base cover before referring to the bottom of the computer. 2 Tighten the captive screws on the base cover. 3 Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on removal and replacement of parts, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com. For instructions on page 20). About Your Computer 23
Quick Reference Guide
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...H E D E V I C E I C A L L Y L O W - WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I S N O T R E A D Y - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to get a response by pressing a key on a DVD. 46 Troubleshooting The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you ... activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on the screen. Ensure that is running out of the procedures in this section, follow the ...
...H E D E V I C E I C A L L Y L O W - WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I S N O T R E A D Y - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to get a response by pressing a key on a DVD. 46 Troubleshooting The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you ... activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on the screen. Ensure that is running out of the procedures in this section, follow the ...