Dell Inspiron 1121 Support Question
Dell Inspiron 1121 Support Question
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Question posted by michaelm203 on July 27th, 2019
Boot From Usb
how do I get my Dell Inspiron 1121 to boot from a usb. I do not see usb in the boot order menu; I only see hard drive & network.
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Answer #1: Posted by Troubleshooter101 on July 28th, 2019 7:28 AM
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You may want to try to change the Boot Mode to Legacy instead of UEFI in your BIOS because you're trying to install Windows 7.
Once you've change the boot mode to legacy. Save and exit, go to One Time Boot Menu (F12) during restart, and then try and select your USB.
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Related Dell Inspiron 1121 Manual Pages
Service Manual - Page 1
.... All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual
Before You Begin Battery Memory Module(s) Keyboard Hard Drive Palm Rest Power Button Board Wireless Mini-Card(s) Audio Board
Coin-Cell Battery Display Camera Middle Cover AC Adapter Connector System Board Processor Heat...
Service Manual - Page 2
...Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell...due to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive.
5. Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest).
6. Remove the ...
Service Manual - Page 4
...secure the audio board to the computer base.
9. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive.
5. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Before You Begin.
...Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest).
6. Back to Contents Page
Audio Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Audio Board Replacing the Audio Board
WARNING: Before working inside your ...
Service Manual - Page 12
...at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Display Assembly).
7. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive.
5. ... rest (see Removing the Keyboard).
4. Back to Contents Page
Camera
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera
WARNING: Before working inside...
Service Manual - Page 14
... 5 to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is glued to Contents Page
Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the...computer.
Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive. 6. With the adhesive side of the coin-cell battery facing down, press the coin...
Service Manual - Page 20
Back to Contents Page
Display
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display-Panel ...Before You Begin.
2. Lift and remove the display assembly off the computer base. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive.
5. Disconnect the display cable from the routing guides.
8. Damage due to servicing that secure the display assembly to...
Service Manual - Page 26
...is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the computer base.
1 screws (2) 3 pull-tab
2 hard-drive assembly
7. Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the hard drive. Back to Contents Page
Hard Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...
Service Manual - Page 28
... computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Damage due to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. Removing...
Service Manual - Page 38
...Network (WLAN), WLAN/Bluetooth® combo, or Worldwide Interoperability for Mini-Cards from the Mini-Card.
7. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a time. Back to Contents Page
Wireless Mini-Card(s)
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121... the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is not in Removing the Hard Drive.
5. NOTE: Your computer can only ...
Service Manual - Page 43
...connector on the computer base.
7. CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from step 4 to Contents Page
Palm Rest
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ... strap or by your computer). Removing the Palm Rest
1. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive.
5.
Service Manual - Page 45
Back to Contents Page
Power Button Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the ...Power Button Board
1. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
6.
Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive.
5. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. For...
Service Manual - Page 51
...Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Palm Rest).
7.
Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive.
6. Follow the instructions from the connectors on the system board and the audio board.
1 ...from the system board. 14. Damage due to Contents Page
System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board
WARNING: Before ...
Setup Guide - Page 5
...Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16
Using Your Inspiron Laptop... Software Features 36 Dell Dock 37 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 38
Solving Problems 39 Beep Codes 39 Network Problems 40 Power ...
Setup Guide - Page 27
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power button - Turns on the keyboard.
25 Provides the functionality of data,...page 30.
3
Power/battery indicator light - A blinking
white light indicates hard drive activity. Provide left -click by tapping the surface.
Turns the computer on
page 26.
4
Hard drive activity light - For
more information on the multimedia keys, see "Status ...
Setup Guide - Page 38
... radio stations. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for software installed on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. You can use your computer... Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Software Features
NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer.
Check your purchase order for the ...
Setup Guide - Page 49
... - No bootable partition on page 67) for it to connect the USB device, or if your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists.
• If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the...
Setup Guide - Page 52
....
The following message is displayed: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see a message stating that no diagnostics... , run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostic utility partition on page 67).
50 c.
d. Select the test you want to continue? (Recommended)." Write down your hard drive and to go ...
Setup Guide - Page 55
... use of the following options:
CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc ...INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options.
If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup
when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive
Dell...
Setup Guide - Page 57
...USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer.
2.
You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your hard drive... Boot Options window.
55 Turn off your computer. Prepare backup media of applications you purchased your operating system problem. Use Dell DataSafe...
Setup Guide - Page 59
... recovery media:
1. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Use the system recovery media in when you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process.
57 then, shut down your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it...
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