Dell Inspiron 1721 Support Question
Dell Inspiron 1721 Support Question
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Question posted by estrri on November 28th, 2013
Dell Inspiron 1721 Laptop Hard Drive That Won't Boot
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PC TuneUp 104 PC CheckUp 104
Drive Problems 105 Optical drive problems 105 Hard drive problems 106
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems ...an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 116 A solid blue screen appears 117 Dell MediaDirect problems 117 Other software problems 118
Memory Problems 119
Network Problems 119 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN...
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12 Adding and Replacing Parts 135
Before You Begin 135 Recommended Tools 135 Turning Off Your Computer 135 Before Working Inside Your Computer 136
Hard Drive 138 Removing the Hard Drive 138 Replacing the Hard Drive 140 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 141
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...for the keyword Notebook
operating system and support for Dell
System Software.
3.5-inch USB floppy drives, AMD® NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface
processors, optical drives, and USB may... as the memory, hard drive, and operating system
• Customer Care - Find It Here
• Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - support.dell.com tips, articles from...
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... not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, this switch can damage the computer or cause a fire. For ...L E S S S W I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Left Side View
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1 security cable slot 3 hard drive 5 wireless switch
2 air vents 4 ExpressCard slot 6 Wi-Fi Catcher light
S E C U R I T C H - The computer uses an internal fan to accumulate...
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... compartment 7 battery charge/health gauge 9 air vents
2 consumer IR 4 right speaker
6 battery 8 battery release latches (2) 10 hard drive
L E F T S P E A K E R -
To adjust the volume of the computer that allows certain software applications to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote. A port on the front of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons or the...
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... power management settings on your computer. • For information on how you to your previous work to your hard drive, and then returns you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use one of the following : • Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→...
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...S-video TV-out connector that, together with your computer.
You need the installation software to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. 1
1 Dell MediaDirect button
NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you to connect the computer to a TV.
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Using Multimedia Contact Dell for purchase from Dell), enable you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. For more information on page 175).
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... number be assigned and write down your identity to change passwords. NOTE: If you know , call a law enforcement agency in your passwords, contact Dell (see your computer or hard drive. If you do write it each time you turn on page 175). However, they are not watching you when you type your computer...
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... before you begin any of software and hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. Dell Diagnostics
CAUTION: Before you begin . Enter system setup, review your hard drive.
Troubleshooting
97 NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these procedures before you contact...
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... stops and beeps.
NOTE: If the computer is connected to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.
The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of the following two ways:
a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Press any key to continue.
4 Press any...
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... includes hard drive defrag, removal of unwanted and temporary files, updated security settings, verification of networking principles
To access Dell Network Assistant, click Dell Support Center→Self Help→ Network / Internet→Network Management. Dell recommends that provides real-time health scans and information on a regular basis or before contacting Dell for assistance. PC...
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... 97).
Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. The hard drive cannot read the data (see "Memory" on page 105). Install a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 175). Try copying the file to fit on page 138), and boot the computer from the computer (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 105...
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... installed. H A R D - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 138), and boot the computer from a CD. If the problem persists, try another drive.
For external keyboards, check the cable connection. The hard drive may be defective. If the problem persists, try another drive. The hard drive does not respond to commands from the...
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..." on page 117). The computer cannot find the hard drive. N O T I M E R T I C K I R E C T - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 146). Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine.
If the error message still appears, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 97). A memory module may be...
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... the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Hard Drive" on page 175). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 138). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 175).
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Troubleshooting The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery.
Run...
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Use the Help menu to it. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to licensed content is digital content that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios. If you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS...
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BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY
USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS
SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU
S C A N T H E C O M ...8226; If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - Use an anti-virus program that the program is compatible with spyware.
If all tests ...
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...Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on page 132.
• If you received an Operating System CD with your computer, you can use it was in the Search Help field at the top of important files on the hard drive...; Microsoft Windows Vista System Restore returns your computer to restore your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state without affecting...
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...in as when you do not back up personal files. If you do not see the Advanced Boot Options menu, restart the computer, and then repeat this procedure, back up personal files, the ... credentials, and then click OK.
6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore.
7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next.
8 Select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to restart the computer....
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the bay.
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Return your old hard drive to release the optical drive from the optical drive. 4 Using a plastic scribe, push the notch to Dell in the Product Information Guide. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit.
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Optical Drive
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in...
