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Also measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms halfsine pulse for operating. Environmental (continued) Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2-ms half-sine pulse for storage): Operating 142 G Storage 163 G Camera (Optional) Still resolution 1.3 mega-pixel Specifications 33
Also measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms halfsine pulse for operating. Environmental (continued) Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2-ms half-sine pulse for storage): Operating 142 G Storage 163 G Camera (Optional) Still resolution 1.3 mega-pixel Specifications 33
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... Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see your computer. BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - If the message is not listed, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). AU X I L I L A B L E M E M O R Y - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com). C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I L U R E - Run the hard drive tests in this section, follow the safety instructions that you begin any of the procedures in the...
... Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see your computer. BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - If the message is not listed, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). AU X I L I L A B L E M E M O R Y - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com). C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I L U R E - Run the hard drive tests in this section, follow the safety instructions that you begin any of the procedures in the...
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.... H A R D - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. DRIVE NOT READY - The operation requires a hard drive in the hard drive bay. GENERAL FAILURE - D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I L U R E 0 - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. 38 Troubleshooting...
.... H A R D - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. DRIVE NOT READY - The operation requires a hard drive in the hard drive bay. GENERAL FAILURE - D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I L U R E 0 - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. 38 Troubleshooting...
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... the mouse during the boot routine. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E - Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the...
... the mouse during the boot routine. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E - Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the...
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... may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The computer cannot find the hard drive. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - If the... hard drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. You have too many programs open the program that the drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A memory module may be malfunctioning.
... may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The computer cannot find the hard drive. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - If the... hard drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. You have too many programs open the program that the drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A memory module may be malfunctioning.
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... for instructions (click Start→ Help and Support). SEEK ERROR - OP E R A T I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - A R E Q U I R E D . The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). The optional ROM has failed. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→...
... for instructions (click Start→ Help and Support). SEEK ERROR - OP E R A T I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - A R E Q U I R E D . The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). The optional ROM has failed. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→...
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... your computer and try again. Troubleshooting 43 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. NOTE: If you see a message stating that you print these procedures before you see the Microsoft...
... your computer and try again. Troubleshooting 43 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. NOTE: If you see a message stating that you print these procedures before you see the Microsoft...
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... the taskbar option is installed on your computer and available from the Dell Support, , icon on the taskbar or from the Start button. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs • Save and close any... open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu Dell™ Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of your ...
... the taskbar option is installed on your computer and available from the Dell Support, , icon on the taskbar or from the Start button. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs • Save and close any... open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu Dell™ Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of your ...
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For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for hardware that came installed in your administrator to enter the ... the device. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your operating system. A message stating that the Resource media is not required by your hard drive as described in your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program.
For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for hardware that came installed in your administrator to enter the ... the device. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your operating system. A message stating that the Resource media is not required by your hard drive as described in your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program.
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...for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: Set ...→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer are completely reversible. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you received the computer. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the...
...for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: Set ...→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer are completely reversible. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you received the computer. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the...
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If you purchased the computer. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries...system problem. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. 56 Reinstalling Software If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any ...
If you purchased the computer. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries...system problem. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. 56 Reinstalling Software If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any ...
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..., and verify that the additional disk space is recommended that you do not log on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2 Select Repair...remove PC Restore from your computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 58 Reinstalling Software Click Quit; Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the hard drive. 6 Right-click Local Disk (C) in when you will not be able to use it was not found. there...
..., and verify that the additional disk space is recommended that you do not log on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2 Select Repair...remove PC Restore from your computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 58 Reinstalling Software Click Quit; Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the hard drive. 6 Right-click Local Disk (C) in when you will not be able to use it was not found. there...
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...appears. NOTICE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin If...Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to confirm that you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your primary hard drive. The restore process begins and may need to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first ...
...appears. NOTICE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin If...Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to confirm that you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your primary hard drive. The restore process begins and may need to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first ...
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... reinstalling software, 51 S Service Manual, 62 setup, 15 software reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 48 specifications, 23 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media, 44 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 43 support contacting Dell, 69 System Restore, 54 T Technical Update Service, 49 transferring information to a new computer, 19 troubleshooting, 35 beep...
... reinstalling software, 51 S Service Manual, 62 setup, 15 software reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 48 specifications, 23 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media, 44 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 43 support contacting Dell, 69 System Restore, 54 T Technical Update Service, 49 transferring information to a new computer, 19 troubleshooting, 35 beep...
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...in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are not applicable. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008-2009 Dell Inc. is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell Inc. Trademarks used...claiming the marks and names or their products. September 2009 Rev. Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Fan Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor Module Memory Hinge Cover Keyboard Power ...
...in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are not applicable. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008-2009 Dell Inc. is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell Inc. Trademarks used...claiming the marks and names or their products. September 2009 Rev. Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Fan Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor Module Memory Hinge Cover Keyboard Power ...
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...electrical outlet that a network cable is known to be working properly to prevent a loss of power. If you see Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until the Boot Device Menu appears. NOTICE: Do not interrupt ...Failure to do so may cause system damage. 8. Press the eject button at support.dell.com. 4. Click Download Now to boot and updates the new BIOS. Place the BIOS-update CD in the center of the drive tray, then gently push to highlight CD-ROM, and then press . Restart the computer...
...electrical outlet that a network cable is known to be working properly to prevent a loss of power. If you see Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until the Boot Device Menu appears. NOTICE: Do not interrupt ...Failure to do so may cause system damage. 8. Press the eject button at support.dell.com. 4. Click Download Now to boot and updates the new BIOS. Place the BIOS-update CD in the center of the drive tray, then gently push to highlight CD-ROM, and then press . Restart the computer...
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... Removing a WLAN Card). 4. Remove the WLAN card (see Removing the Hard Drive). 3. NOTE: This procedure assumes that you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, the card is already installed. Connect the card cable connector ...
... Removing a WLAN Card). 4. Remove the WLAN card (see Removing the Hard Drive). 3. NOTE: This procedure assumes that you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, the card is already installed. Connect the card cable connector ...
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Replace the keyboard (see Replacing a WLAN Card). 9. Replace the WLAN card (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Hard Drive). Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 4. Replace the fan (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 7. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Fan). 8. Back to Contents Page 3. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 5.
Replace the keyboard (see Replacing a WLAN Card). 9. Replace the WLAN card (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Hard Drive). Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 4. Replace the fan (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 7. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Fan). 8. Back to Contents Page 3. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 5.
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...board (see Removing the System Board Assembly). 12. Remove the WLAN card (see Removing the Optical Drive). 11. Remove the optical drive (see Removing a WLAN Card). 4. Remove the fan (see Removing the Hard Drive). 3. Lift the coin-cell battery from the system board. 13. NOTE: This procedure assumes that... shipped with your computer. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Fan). 5. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Display Assembly). 8. Follow the procedures in this section, ...
...board (see Removing the System Board Assembly). 12. Remove the WLAN card (see Removing the Optical Drive). 11. Remove the optical drive (see Removing a WLAN Card). 4. Remove the fan (see Removing the Hard Drive). 3. Lift the coin-cell battery from the system board. 13. NOTE: This procedure assumes that... shipped with your computer. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Fan). 5. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Display Assembly). 8. Follow the procedures in this section, ...
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... fan (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 10. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Fan). 11. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the System Board Assembly). 4. Replace the system board (see Replacing the Hard Drive). Connect the coin-cell battery cable connector to Contents Page Position the coin-cell battery on the system board...
... fan (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 10. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Fan). 11. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the System Board Assembly). 4. Replace the system board (see Replacing the Hard Drive). Connect the coin-cell battery cable connector to Contents Page Position the coin-cell battery on the system board...