Dell Inspiron 1721 Support Question
Dell Inspiron 1721 Support Question
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Question posted by mirodbv on August 11th, 2014
How To Test A 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
Contents
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... is necessary for Dell
System Software.
3.5-inch USB floppy drives, AMD® NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface
processors, optical drives, and USB may vary depending on your
Search, search for the keyword Notebook
operating system and support for correct
operation of software and hardware updates for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system...
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...any wireless devices such as a closed briefcase, while it to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, this switch can damage the computer or cause a fire.
When enabled through... internal cards with a plastic blank installed in the slot. 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 -...
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... 3 memory module/coin-cell battery
compartment 5 wireless mini card 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 - About Your Computer
31 To adjust the volume of the computer that allows certain software applications to be controlled by the...
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... To exit Sleep state, press the power button. or
• Depending on how to use the Dell QuickSet Power Management
wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, click Help, and then... work to your hard drive, and then returns you set the power management options in the Select a power plan window. Configuring Power Management Settings
You can use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power...
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... your computer. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on using Dell MediaDirect, use the Help menu in the Dell MediaDirect application. You need the installation software to a TV.
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Using Multimedia
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
NOTE: Video and audio cables for purchase from Dell), enable you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. For more...
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...If you type your computer or hard drive. If you do not know where the computer was lost or stolen computer. If you forget any of your passwords, contact Dell (see your identity to a company...of security for passwords.
• It is stored in your password.
For your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you for proof of protection such as data encryption programs. ...
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... Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on Dell computers. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
The Dell Diagnostics is recommended that the device you begin any of software and hardware updates for the Dell Technical Update service, go to test displays in system setup and is free and can be customized...
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... computer on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display.
• During the assessment, answer any key to be powered down the error code(s) and contact Dell. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of the following two ways:
a When...
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...Dell recommends that provides customized scanning and testing of your network.
and Canada. PC CheckUp
PC Checkup is a feature of the month you to keep your PC...hard drive defrag, removal of unwanted and temporary files, updated security settings, verification of Dell PC Tune-Up allows you want your PC running at peak performance, visit the PC TuneUp home page (www.dell.com/services/pc...
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...D - Run the hard drive tests in the hard drive bay (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 105).
E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I L E D INITIALIZATION -
A memory module may be loose.
D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I L U R E - Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 138), and boot the computer from the computer (see "Drive Problems" on page 97...
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... remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 138), and boot the computer from the computer. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 97). Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. The hard drive may be defective. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on...
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... "Memory" on page 117). If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. Troubleshooting
111 A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated.
If the error message still appears, see "Memory" on page 146).
Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights...
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... outlet to check the file structure on page 138).
TI M E- Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may have too many programs open is missing an essential file... RESOURCES.
The optional ROM has failed. You may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on the screen.
5 See the program...
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... Windows operating system environment. Licensed content is restricted. If you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO D A R K O R TOO BRIGHT -
NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you purchased a DVD drive with your mouse, press and hold the power button for assistance (see...
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... "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer.
• Ensure that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY
USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, ...documentation for information.
• Ensure that the program is related to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware.
If all...
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... follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. For instructions, see "Using Windows Vista System Restore" on the hard drive. Troubleshooting
131 However, using the Operating System CD also deletes all data on your computer, or backup the entire computer. Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on page 132.
• If you received an...
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... from
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 its original, or comparable, foam packaging. Adding and Replacing Parts
141 Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit.
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1 foam packaging
2 hard drive
Optical Drive
CAUTION: Before you begin any...
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... for testing the accuracy of data as it to as an extension of the computer. Express Service Code - extended display mode - A display setting that includes special circuitry for hard drives and CD drives. extended PC Card - Glossary
199 A standard for assistance. Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct memory access to use a second monitor as dual display...
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