Owner's Manual
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Hard drive activity light - About Your Computer 27 Turns on when you turn off and Wi-Fi is in BIOS. 3 momentary 4 Wi-Fi Catcher light DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Scans for WLAN networks (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 108). • Flashing green: Searching for networks • Solid green: Strong...
Hard drive activity light - About Your Computer 27 Turns on when you turn off and Wi-Fi is in BIOS. 3 momentary 4 Wi-Fi Catcher light DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Scans for WLAN networks (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 108). • Flashing green: Searching for networks • Solid green: Strong...
Owner's Manual
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... your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to connect your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 60 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties, which... bay. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell™ portable computer with your new computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Using a Battery 55 For optimal computer performance and to an electrical outlet ...
... your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to connect your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 60 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties, which... bay. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell™ portable computer with your new computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Using a Battery 55 For optimal computer performance and to an electrical outlet ...
Owner's Manual
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.... 108 Setting Up and Using Networks The wireless switch on page 106), and then verify that you have all the components for wireless networks in BIOS. You can turn your computer. If the switch is enabled by verifying the setting of the computer (see "Front View" on the screen. ...Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card NOTE: If you are unable to connect to a Mobile Broadband network, ensure that your Mobile Broadband card is in the off ...
.... 108 Setting Up and Using Networks The wireless switch on page 106), and then verify that you have all the components for wireless networks in BIOS. You can turn your computer. If the switch is enabled by verifying the setting of the computer (see "Front View" on the screen. ...Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card NOTE: If you are unable to connect to a Mobile Broadband network, ensure that your Mobile Broadband card is in the off ...
Owner's Manual
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...functions regardless of whether your computer is shipped to you, you must first use when your computer is disabled and not configured for use Dell QuickSet to enable and configure the switch to control WiFi network connections. Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is turned on the ...Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to control WiFi network connections. To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in the...
...functions regardless of whether your computer is shipped to you, you must first use when your computer is disabled and not configured for use Dell QuickSet to enable and configure the switch to control WiFi network connections. Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is turned on the ...Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to control WiFi network connections. To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in the...
Owner's Manual
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... safety information in reverse order. Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your Dell Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced-or if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in your computer. Unless...noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) Adding and Replacing Parts 163
... safety information in reverse order. Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your Dell Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced-or if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in your computer. Unless...noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) Adding and Replacing Parts 163
Owner's Manual
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.... byte - Celsius - A disk that you can be recorded with an optical disk recorder. The standard unit for enabled devices to 8 bits. basic input/output system - BIOS - In case your hard drive is usually equal to automatically recognize each other. BTU - C C -
.... byte - Celsius - A disk that you can be recorded with an optical disk recorder. The standard unit for enabled devices to 8 bits. basic input/output system - BIOS - In case your hard drive is usually equal to automatically recognize each other. BTU - C C -
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...peripheral component interconnect - PCMCIA - A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is expressed as the number of pixels across by the BIOS, that uses optical technology to one or more logical storage areas known as logical drives. Example of the data path. A physical storage area...and devices such as memory, hard drives, and video. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs....
...peripheral component interconnect - PCMCIA - A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is expressed as the number of pixels across by the BIOS, that uses optical technology to one or more logical storage areas known as logical drives. Example of the data path. A physical storage area...and devices such as memory, hard drives, and video. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are common types of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs....
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... S-video TV-out - SXGA - An audio transfer file format that allows the transfer of audio from one file to another without converting it to 1400 x 1050. Strike Zone™ - system board - Also known as date and time or system password. A card that supports resolutions up to ...configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on or off). S/PDIF - Always disconnect the network cable...
... S-video TV-out - SXGA - An audio transfer file format that allows the transfer of audio from one file to another without converting it to 1400 x 1050. Strike Zone™ - system board - Also known as date and time or system password. A card that supports resolutions up to ...configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on or off). S/PDIF - Always disconnect the network cable...
Service Manual
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... data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. A01 Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Before You Begin Internal Card With ...Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Optical Drive Hard Drive Memory Modem Coin-Cell Battery Keyboard Cover Keyboard Communication Cards Intel® Turbo Memory Display Camera Module Palm Rest Fan Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Module System Board Speakers Flashing the BIOS...
... data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. A01 Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Before You Begin Internal Card With ...Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Optical Drive Hard Drive Memory Modem Coin-Cell Battery Keyboard Cover Keyboard Communication Cards Intel® Turbo Memory Display Camera Module Palm Rest Fan Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Module System Board Speakers Flashing the BIOS...
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...disconnect the cable. Ensure that the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Small Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update program CD Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all attached ...the computer and all open programs before you begin any connector pins. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for about ...
...disconnect the cable. Ensure that the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Small Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update program CD Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all attached ...the computer and all open programs before you begin any connector pins. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for about ...
Service Manual
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Download the BIOS utility from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and save it to Contents Page Back to your desktop. 2. When the reboot message appears, click OK and wait for the computer to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual 1. After the download completes, double-click the BIOS utility file. 3. In the Dell BIOS Flash window, click Continue. 4. Back to restart.
Download the BIOS utility from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and save it to Contents Page Back to your desktop. 2. When the reboot message appears, click OK and wait for the computer to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual 1. After the download completes, double-click the BIOS utility file. 3. In the Dell BIOS Flash window, click Continue. 4. Back to restart.
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Replace the microprocessor module cover. 7. Back to flash the BIOS, see Flashing the BIOS. 6. Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD. For instructions on how to Contents Page
Replace the microprocessor module cover. 7. Back to flash the BIOS, see Flashing the BIOS. 6. Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD. For instructions on how to Contents Page
Service Manual
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...instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Disconnect the cable for transferring the Service Tag to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before you perform ... if applicable (see Removing the Memory Module). 14. Remove all memory modules (see Removing a WLAN Card). 5. The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the computer. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth Wireless technology...
...instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Disconnect the cable for transferring the Service Tag to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before you perform ... if applicable (see Removing the Memory Module). 14. Remove all memory modules (see Removing a WLAN Card). 5. The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the computer. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth Wireless technology...
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... computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Follow the instructions that accompanied the replacement system board into the BIOS of the system board, perform the steps in Removing the System Board in damage to Contents Page NOTE: It may result in reverse order. NOTE...
... computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Follow the instructions that accompanied the replacement system board into the BIOS of the system board, perform the steps in Removing the System Board in damage to Contents Page NOTE: It may result in reverse order. NOTE...