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Dell MediaDirect problems 106 Other software problems 107 Memory Problems 108 Network Problems 108 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 109 Power Problems 110 Printer ... or Mouse Problems 113 Video and Display Problems 114 If the display is blank 114 If the display is difficult to read 115 If only part of the display is readable 116 Drivers 116 What Is a Driver 116 Identifying Drivers 117 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 117 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems...
Dell MediaDirect problems 106 Other software problems 107 Memory Problems 108 Network Problems 108 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 109 Power Problems 110 Printer ... or Mouse Problems 113 Video and Display Problems 114 If the display is blank 114 If the display is difficult to read 115 If only part of the display is readable 116 Drivers 116 What Is a Driver 116 Identifying Drivers 117 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 117 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems...
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13 Adding and Replacing Parts 127 Before You Begin 127 Recommended Tools 127 Turning Off Your Computer 127 Before Working Inside Your Computer 128 Hard Drive 129 Removing the Hard Drive 130 Replacing the Hard Drive 131 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 131 Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 132 Removing the Hinge...
13 Adding and Replacing Parts 127 Before You Begin 127 Recommended Tools 127 Turning Off Your Computer 127 Before Working Inside Your Computer 128 Hard Drive 129 Removing the Hard Drive 130 Replacing the Hard Drive 131 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 131 Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 132 Removing the Hinge...
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Covers the compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules and the coin-cell battery. For additional information, see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 127. Compartment for WLAN, WWAN, or FCM Mini-Cards (see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 144). 30 About Your Computer M E M O R Y M O D U L E / C O I - C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - C E L L B A T T E R Y C O M P A R T M E N T - W I R E L E S S M I N I N -
Covers the compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules and the coin-cell battery. For additional information, see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 127. Compartment for WLAN, WWAN, or FCM Mini-Cards (see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 144). 30 About Your Computer M E M O R Y M O D U L E / C O I - C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - C E L L B A T T E R Y C O M P A R T M E N T - W I R E L E S S M I N I N -
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...: To prevent damage to the edges until it is clean and any dirt or lint from the electrical outlet and remove any of three parts water and one part dishwashing detergent. Clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water and wipe the computer and keyboard. Do not use liquid...
...: To prevent damage to the edges until it is clean and any dirt or lint from the electrical outlet and remove any of three parts water and one part dishwashing detergent. Clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water and wipe the computer and keyboard. Do not use liquid...
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... Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is located ...Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you want . When contacting Dell support, have selected the Test System option from the menu below to select a test based on your input to 20 ... Troubleshooting Lists a number of common symptoms and allows you want to run a more and periodically requires your part. NOTE: It is recommended that you cannot resolve the problem, contact...
... Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is located ...Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you want . When contacting Dell support, have selected the Test System option from the menu below to select a test based on your input to 20 ... Troubleshooting Lists a number of common symptoms and allows you want to run a more and periodically requires your part. NOTE: It is recommended that you cannot resolve the problem, contact...
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...operating system. • Reinstall your computer and connect an external monitor to you are not on your operating system. If only part of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or ... a translator between the device and any other programs that are installing software appropriate for operating systems that use the device. Dell ships your Microsoft Windows operating system. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for your...
...operating system. • Reinstall your computer and connect an external monitor to you are not on your operating system. If only part of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or ... a translator between the device and any other programs that are installing software appropriate for operating systems that use the device. Dell ships your Microsoft Windows operating system. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for your...
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...the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any... replaced-or if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in your computer. Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for at support.dell.com) Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files ...
...the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any... replaced-or if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in your computer. Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for at support.dell.com) Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files ...
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CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic ...guidelines to help protect your computer from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 128 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief ...
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic ...guidelines to help protect your computer from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 128 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief ...
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.... NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. 5 Close the cover, turn off your computer (see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on page 72). Adding and Replacing Parts 129 NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn the computer over, and place the computer on a flat surface. 6 Slide and click the battery release latch. 7 Slide...
.... NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. 5 Close the cover, turn off your computer (see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on page 72). Adding and Replacing Parts 129 NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn the computer over, and place the computer on a flat surface. 6 Slide and click the battery release latch. 7 Slide...
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... (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in "Before You Begin" on page 117). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide). 130 Adding...
... (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in "Before You Begin" on page 117). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide). 130 Adding...
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... Hard Drive 1 Remove the new drive from its original, or comparable, foam packaging. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Adding and Replacing Parts 131 Otherwise, the hard drive may damage the connector. 2 Slide the hard drive into place. If you use excessive force, you...
... Hard Drive 1 Remove the new drive from its original, or comparable, foam packaging. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Adding and Replacing Parts 131 Otherwise, the hard drive may damage the connector. 2 Slide the hard drive into place. If you use excessive force, you...
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... open. 4 Remove the hinge covers from the battery bay before you must remove the battery from each side of the computer. 132 Adding and Replacing Parts Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide.
... open. 4 Remove the hinge covers from the battery bay before you must remove the battery from each side of the computer. 132 Adding and Replacing Parts Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide.
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1 2 1 center control cover 2 hinge cover (2) 5 Ease the center control cover up, and remove the cable that attaches it to the system board. Adding and Replacing Parts 133
1 2 1 center control cover 2 hinge cover (2) 5 Ease the center control cover up, and remove the cable that attaches it to the system board. Adding and Replacing Parts 133
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1 2 3 1 center control cover 2 center control cover cable 3 securing lever Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 1 Reconnect the cable that attaches the center control cover to the system board, and snap the center control cover in place. 2 Replace the hinge covers. 3 Turn the computer over and replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the center control cover to the computer base. 134 Adding and Replacing Parts
1 2 3 1 center control cover 2 center control cover cable 3 securing lever Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 1 Reconnect the cable that attaches the center control cover to the system board, and snap the center control cover in place. 2 Replace the hinge covers. 3 Turn the computer over and replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the center control cover to the computer base. 134 Adding and Replacing Parts
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... back of the computer. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 4 Carefully slide the keyboard toward the back of the computer). Adding and Replacing Parts 135 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow...
... back of the computer. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 4 Carefully slide the keyboard toward the back of the computer). Adding and Replacing Parts 135 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow...
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... replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Replace the two M2 x 2-mm screws along the bottom of the keyboard. 136 Adding and Replacing Parts 1 2 3 4 5 1 M2 x 2-mm screw (2) 3 keyboard tabs (5) 5 plastic securing bar 2 keyboard 4 keyboard cable 5 Pull up on the plastic bar that secures the keyboard cable to the system...
... replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Replace the two M2 x 2-mm screws along the bottom of the keyboard. 136 Adding and Replacing Parts 1 2 3 4 5 1 M2 x 2-mm screw (2) 3 keyboard tabs (5) 5 plastic securing bar 2 keyboard 4 keyboard cable 5 Pull up on the plastic bar that secures the keyboard cable to the system...
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You can be accessed from Dell are intended for information on the system board. Remove the module cover. Memory CAUTION: Before you install a module in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Memory ... connector labeled "DIMM1" before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the connector labeled "DIMM2." Adding and Replacing Parts 137 Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets that are covered under your computer memory by installing memory modules on the memory supported by...
You can be accessed from Dell are intended for information on the system board. Remove the module cover. Memory CAUTION: Before you install a module in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Memory ... connector labeled "DIMM1" before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the connector labeled "DIMM2." Adding and Replacing Parts 137 Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets that are covered under your computer memory by installing memory modules on the memory supported by...
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1 2 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 2 captive screws (3) NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. 3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. 4 Remove the module from the connector. 138 Adding and Replacing Parts
1 2 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 2 captive screws (3) NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. 3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. 4 Remove the module from the connector. 138 Adding and Replacing Parts
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... until it . NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error message indicates this failure. Adding and Replacing Parts 139
... until it . NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error message indicates this failure. Adding and Replacing Parts 139
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To confirm the amount of the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell System Information. Removing the DIMM 2 Memory Module The DIMM 2 memory module is located directly above the DIMM 1 memory module on the bottom of memory installed ... page 127. 2 Turn the computer over and loosen the three captive screws and the M2.5 x 5-mm screw. Remove the module cover. 140 Adding and Replacing Parts
To confirm the amount of the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell System Information. Removing the DIMM 2 Memory Module The DIMM 2 memory module is located directly above the DIMM 1 memory module on the bottom of memory installed ... page 127. 2 Turn the computer over and loosen the three captive screws and the M2.5 x 5-mm screw. Remove the module cover. 140 Adding and Replacing Parts